An hour later, a large amount of charcoal was lifted into the cabin, and the steam engine test was ready to begin.

The cabin was emptied, and everyone gathered around the deck to look down. Only Fang Zi, An Suheng, and seven or eight helpers were left in the cabin. The steam was steaming in the stuffy cabin, and everyone was covered in sweat, especially Fang Zian. He took off his shirt, and his dark body was covered with oil and sweat. He worked with Su Heng and others to add water and charcoal to the boiler, and carefully checked the crankshaft connections and gear engagement parts several times. After confirming that everything was correct, he finally The charcoal fire under the boiler was lit.

The charcoal fire burned fiercely, making the cabin even more hot like a steamer. Smoke came out from the large chimney on the deck, filling the sky, and the air was filled with the smell of burning smoke. Everyone on the deck could not take their eyes away. Looking into the cabin through the square opening. Qin Xiqing and Shen Ling'er stood at the entrance of the fence holding a sunshade umbrella and looked down. Their expressions were both expectant and nervous. They knew that this matter was going on. It was extremely important to Fang Zian. Fang Zian invested almost all the money he earned from his last venture out to sea. He spent nearly ten thousand taels of silver to build this kind of machine. If it failed to succeed, it would be a must for Fang Zian. It was a huge blow. But now, everything is about to take shape.

In the cabin, the water in the boiler began to boil, and the floating rod with weights hanging on it to test the pressure from above rose little by little until it reached a certain scale mark.

"Fang Zian, the pressure is enough, the floating rod is raised, I'm going to start." Su Heng shouted in a deep voice.

Fang Zian shoveled two shovels of charcoal into the stove and said loudly: "Master Su, just start according to the operating procedures. But I remind you again, start slowly. This is a small river bay. If the speed is too fast and it is difficult to control, It will cause immeasurable consequences.”

Su Heng said loudly: "Don't worry, start at the lowest gear. This is just a preliminary test run."

Fang Zian nodded and said, "Okay, let's get started."

Su Heng shouted loudly: "Everyone should pay attention to the key parts. If there is any bad situation, report it immediately so that I can close the valve in time."

"Yes!" seven or eight men responded loudly.

Su Heng put his hand on the valve of the steam outlet, and his dark and strong fingers began to turn the valve opening. There was only a click sound, and the valve opened to the first gear, which is the smallest valve opening and closing gear. Although it cannot be seen Steam was poured into the cylinders and pipes, but everyone heard a strange sound, which was the sound of steel twisting and stressing and the force inside the pipes. Bang, bang, bang, bounce, the sound was heard in the empty cabin. Looking back, it gives people a feeling of being damaged.

Fang Zian's eyes were fixed on the thick connecting rod on the cylinder piston, and then he saw the connecting rod move.

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Bang, bang, bang!" At an extreme time, the entire steam engine began to tremble and roar, which can be described as pulling the whole body. After the thick crankshaft driven by the cylinder piston rotates, All the connecting rods and gears rotated, making a loud noise. The thick screw shaft at the front also began to rotate slowly.

Everyone standing on the deck heard the sound of turbulent water emanating from the stern of the ship. Some people rushed over to take a look, and saw huge waves surging out from the bottom of the ship's stern, as if there was a water monster making waves at the bottom of the water. Then, the hull of the ship suddenly moved and slowly moved forward.

Got up.

Wan Dahai stood in front of the steering wheel, with a dignified and solemn expression on his face, holding the rudder with his own hands. Although the speed of the ship was extremely slow, he seemed to be experiencing the most serious storm challenge he had ever encountered in his life. He held the steering wheel with both hands and began to adjust the ship. Use the rudder to steer the slowly moving ship toward the waterway in the center of the river bend and away from the dock on the shore.

In the cabin, several men quickly shoveled charcoal into the boiler to maintain a steady flow of steam. Fang Zian and Su Heng inspected the roaring machine twice to make sure that all parts were operating normally, and finally They all came to the rotating tail shaft and observed the sealing condition of the sealing part under rotating conditions.

The condition is satisfactory. Although there is a small amount of viscous grease seeping out of the oil seal and leather gasket, it is only a very small part and no water stains seep out. The entire spindle does not tremble, deflect or have other abnormalities. After Su The forged fine iron spindle made by Hengzhishou is accurate, smooth and round, and runs smoothly. Everything is so perfect that it is incredible.

"The ship is moving. Master Su, we can be considered successful. Finally, after such a long time, we have finally turned this idea into reality." Fang Zian murmured.

Although his voice was very soft, almost drowned in the roar of the steam engine, Su Heng still heard his words completely. Su Heng saw that there seemed to be tears in Fang Zian's eyes.

"Yes, it was not easy. Brother Fang, we succeeded. Congratulations." Su Heng said with a smile.

"We are all happy together. This is a happy event for everyone. If it weren't for Master Su's hard work, how could we be here today." Fang Zian slapped Su Heng's arm hard and laughed.

Su Heng also laughed and said: "If it weren't for your genius idea, how could I have achieved what I have today? Now I can finally hold my head high and feel worthy of my ancestors."

"Master Su, what you have done has surpassed that of my father and grandfather. This is unprecedented, and you are undoubtedly a well-deserved master." Fang Zian said with a smile.

Su Hengdao: "Let's not be too happy. We still have to see how the stability is. I don't know how the ship's overall navigation and operation are. I think we have to observe it for a while."

Fang Zian said: "What I'm saying is, don't get too happy too early. Just keep an eye on it in the cabin, and I'll go up and take a look at the overall situation to see if there are any other problems."

When Fang Zian climbed onto the deck, everyone on the deck was cheering and celebrating. Seeing Fang Zian coming up, everyone congratulated him. Qin Xiqing and Shen Ling'er laughed happily like two flowers. Fang Zian had no time to say anything to them. After talking, he went directly to the steering wheel of the ship and asked Wan Dahai.

"Wan Dalongtou, how do you feel?"

Wan Dahai concentrated on steering the rudder and said loudly: "There is nothing unusual, no problem. It's just that the speed is very slow now. I don't know how it will go faster."

Fang Zian smiled and said: "Just try the feeling first, and then slowly test it. It's not something that can be accomplished overnight."

Wan Dahai nodded and said: "That's right. Mr. Fang, you are really like a god. I thought this thing was unreliable, but I didn't expect it to work. Congratulations."

Fang Zian smiled and said: "Everyone is happy, Da Longtou has practiced well. I am afraid Wan Dalongtou will have to adapt to this feeling of sailing in the future."

All aspects of information are constantly being summarized. There is no abnormality in the hull and the steam engine is running.

There was no abnormality, and there was no abnormality in the control. Although the sailing speed was slow, everything was normal. During the test run, which lasted for half an hour, the ship slowly sailed back and forth for two times from the mouth of the bayou to the lake inside the bay.

, and finally Fang Zian ordered the boat to be stopped and returned to the dock. After half an hour of inspection, everyone happily disembarked from the boat and came to the shore to make a summary.

As the sun set, a simple banquet was set up in the open space next to the pier. Fang Zian raised his glass high and celebrated this exciting moment with everyone.

"Everyone, after a comprehensive assessment, there are no problems with machine operation and navigation control. For now, we have achieved success. Thank you for your hard work together. You may not realize that at this moment

, we have created history together. I dare not say anything else, but I am sure that everything we do here today will be recorded in history. Let’s have a drink together and celebrate our common success.”

Everyone cheered loudly and raised their glasses to have a drink with Fang Zian.

"After discussions with Master Su, Lao DaTou and Wan DaLongTou, we will conduct a series of trial voyages in the future. Starting tomorrow, the ship will go to sea for several days of sea trials to conduct further inspections and adapt to this new way of navigation. Then

This is the real test. But now I have complete confidence in it, and I believe it will be a complete success. The second glass of wine can be used as an advance wish for a successful sea trial."

Everyone drank together again.

"I have just discussed it with Master Su, Mr. Liu, Wan Dalongtou and the others. I also introduced to them the prospects of steam engines. Next, we can manufacture this kind of steam machine in large quantities, and it can be widely used.

In a series of places that require human and animal power, such as vehicles and ships. One day, don’t be surprised when you find me riding in a vehicle with no man or horse driving it, because all this will soon happen.

It will be realized. Of course, this requires a lot of modifications, manufacturing and efforts, and it also requires the concerted efforts of all of us here. Therefore, Master Su, Wanda leader Liu Laotou, and I have unanimously decided to establish a large-scale manufacturing company here from now on.

The workshop is fully responsible for all manufacturing, repair, improvement and research and development matters. It is named 'Lin'an Manufacturing Bureau'. From now on, we all belong to Lin'an Manufacturing Bureau. Do you think it's good?"

"Okay! Lin'an Manufacturing Bureau, what a good name."

"It should have been like this a long time ago. We talked about setting up a cultivation practice before, but now we finally have it."

The crowd became excited, shouting and discussing.

Fang Zian smiled and said: "Since we have agreed, let's drink this third glass of wine. Today is the founding meeting of Lin'an Manufacturing Bureau. We will be a family from now on."

"Drink, drink, finish it!" everyone shouted and drank the third glass of wine.

Fang Zian put down his wine glass and laughed loudly: "I can tell you a happy news. Our Lin'an Manufacturing Bureau has already had a shareholder join us. This Miss Qin, well, some of you may not know her, but it doesn't matter. She is me

My friend. She has agreed to invest 30,000 taels of silver and become one of the major shareholders of our Lin'an Manufacturing Bureau. In other words, we have money on hand and can do many important things. You don't have to worry about remuneration at all, as long as you work hard
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