Huamude was in his forties, but he still couldn't help but feel nervous and reserved when facing Zhu Yuyao, who was two years younger than his daughter.

But he was also eager to verify his guess, but his thinking was not affected at all.

"The common people have some guesses, but I don't know whether they are correct."

Zhu Ainao said: "Please tell me and listen."

Huamude said: "The common people saw the scene of the copper kettle boiling water, lifting the lid, and shooting out the spout cloth, and guessed that the supervisor's arrangement must be a hint to the operation of the steam engine.

Based on the production drawings and some explanatory text on them, I guess that the steam engine should be like a kettle boiling water, turning water into water vapor.

However, some of the structures are still unclear to ordinary people, such as..."

As Huamude narrated, Zhu Yasuo's eyes became brighter and brighter.

Although she could not say that she knew a lot about steam engines, she knew the basic operating principles and the structural functions of the mature steam engine given by Hao Guangming.

The problem is that she obtained this knowledge through Hao Guangming's explanations and related books.

With the help of a production drawing and an experiment of boiling water, Huamude clearly understood the basic operating principles of the steam engine and some of the structural functions on the steam engine drawing.

This undoubtedly shows that Huamude is quite talented in the study of craftsmanship.

Hao Guangming on the other side was also sighing.

We really cannot underestimate the ancients.

Compared with modern people, the ancients' IQs were really not low, they just lacked knowledge and vision.

Just like this mature steam engine, Huamud thought of all the parts of its structure that a Ming Dynasty person might have thought of. Some of them were even beyond the knowledge of most people and were purely Huamud's personal conjectures.

On the other side, after Huamude finished speaking, he looked at Zhu Ainao eagerly.

It was not that he wanted to be affirmed, but that he wanted to hear Zhu Yuluo talk about the structures on the steam engine that he did not understand.

Zhu Yusao smiled and said: "Let's not talk about the functions of those steam engine parts. Let's talk about the use of this steam engine."

Huamude said: "The common people have heard that the Supervisor State has established a larger weapons bureau on the bank of Jiang'an River, called the Arsenal, which uses the power of water to drive machine tools to make weapons.

People think that if the power of the steam engine to turn water into water vapor can be controlled, it should be able to drive machine tools like water flow.

Well, in addition, the water vapor produced by the copper kettle is quite powerful. If you boil water in an iron kettle that is dozens or hundreds of times larger, you may be able to make a new cannon.

This cannon does not require the use of gunpowder. It only needs to use coal to boil water into water vapor to obtain power. It may be called a steam cannon..."

The more Huamude talked, the more excited he became, and he forgot to pay attention to Zhu Yuluo's face.

At first, Zhu Ailao couldn't help but nod her head after hearing his words, but when she heard the steam cannon behind her, she was stunned.

On the other side, Hao Guangming also looked surprised.

When he came back to his senses, he couldn't help but said: "This Huamud really has the potential to be a scientist. He dares to think about steam cannons.

Although this thing sounds powerful, you can't let him test it casually. He might cause a boiler explosion and kill everyone else.

By the way, when you make this mature steam engine later, you also need to pay attention to preventing the boiler from exploding.

Although the possibility of a boiler explosion in this mature steam engine is very small, it is not non-existent, especially when you have just started production and have little experience."

Zhu Yasuo said "hmm" to express her understanding, and then interrupted Huamude's endless "steam cannon" thoughts.

"Mr. Hua... Hua, we can talk about the steam cannon later. There are other craftsmen waiting to report to me later."

Hearing Zhu Yurao's words, Huamude finally realized where he was and who he was facing. He suddenly broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly knelt down and said: "I'm sorry for the common people, please forgive me!"

"It doesn't matter," Zhu Ya'ao smiled warmly, "I am recruiting craftsmen this time, so I need Mr. Hua who is smart, knowledgeable and dares to imagine."

Hearing this, Huamude breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said: "Thank you very much for your forgiveness."

Then he was taken out of the pavilion by the maid.

Then another craftsman was brought in.

This craftsman also realized something from the scene of boiling water in a copper kettle. Unfortunately, his thinking was not as clear as Huamude's. He guessed two more correctly about the uses of other parts of the steam engine.

Generally speaking, although this craftsman's understanding of the principles of steam engines is not as deep as Huamude's, his attainments in craftsmanship should be higher than Huamude's, and he can be considered a very good talent.

Finally, Zhu Yulao asked her about her guess on the use of steam engines.

The craftsman hesitated for a moment and then said carefully: "The common people think that this steam engine is used by the immortal family to create clouds and move clouds to spread rain.

The common people have heard that droughts occur almost every year in places outside Sichuan. It is a great merit that the Supervisory State requested magic weapons such as steam engines to solve the drought in the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Ailao was fine here, she just looked weird after hearing this.

On the other hand, Hao Guangming was dumbfounded.

After finally regaining his composure, he couldn't help but say: "You actually think of the steam engine as a magic weapon used by gods to move clouds and make rain. I'm sorry, you Ming Dynasty people have too many talents, right?"

It's amazing, one thought of using a steam engine to build a cannon.

One thought of using a steam engine to move clouds and make rain.

If he and Zhu Yuluo let it go, would Ming Dynasty develop into a steam fairy civilization?

It is a pity that using steam engines to make cannons and move clouds to spread rain is not impossible, but it is really impossible to achieve. In other words, if it can be achieved, steam engines will not be needed.

Therefore, when Zhu Aao came back to her senses, she only praised this craftsman who was deeply influenced by the oriental fairy culture with a few words, and then let him go back.

After that, before the one-hour time limit came, several craftsmen came to Zhu Yuluo for "interviews."

They all have a certain understanding of the principles of steam engines, but their understanding is not as deep as Huamude's, and their thinking and expression skills are obviously not as good as Huamude's.

In terms of imagination, he is on par with Huamude and the second craftsman.

Hao Guangming was listening on the other side, laughing his head off.

On the other hand, Zhu Ailao had heard a lot and was not surprised at all, so she laughed off all kinds of speculations.

···

An hour later.

Zhu Yuluo came to the board where the drawings were hung, looked at everyone and said, "I have just listened to many people's thoughts, and I am very happy.

However, the structure and operation of steam engines are indeed not simple. I will explain it next so that you can confirm what you think."

After speaking, Zhu Yuluo explained the operating principle of the steam engine, as well as the functions of each machine component and structure on this drawing.

This was taught by the prisoner (princess) personally, and all the craftsmen listened attentively.

Even if you don't understand, you still listen with full attention.

Because it will be an honor to speak out about this from now on.

During this process, the craftsmen who had been "interviewed" with Zhu Yuluo in the past would sometimes express "I see" or regretful expressions of "I didn't think of that".

Later, when Zhu Yulao talked about the use of steam engines, the expressions of the craftsmen who had been interviewed became even more exciting.

Many people's faces turned red when they thought of how they were talking nonsense, and they wished they could find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.

Even Huamude, after getting a deeper understanding of steam engines through Zhu Yuluo, realized that his idea of ​​a "steam cannon" was probably a bit unrealistic.

However, he did not feel ashamed, but was wondering if there was any way to make the "steam cannon" practical in the future.

After finishing speaking, Zhu Ainao took a breath, glanced at the craftsmen and said: "In the hour just now, a total of twelve craftsmen came to talk to me about the steam engine.

Among them, Huamud had the most profound understanding of steam engines, and he also guessed the use of steam engines to replace the power of water flow to drive machine tools to make armaments.

Therefore, I now appoint Huamude as the director of the Steam Engine Research Institute, and the remaining craftsmen are assigned to the Secret Manufacturing Bureau.

In the next period of time, you should work together to develop a steam engine as soon as possible."

All the craftsmen immediately knelt down and saluted together, shouting in unison: "We obey your order!"

Zhu Yasuo nodded slightly and asked the young eunuch who was in charge of the craftsmen in the yard, "What is your name?"

The young eunuch said excitedly: "Return to the prison country, my slave Li Feng, for a good harvest."

"Li Feng, what a good name. From now on, you will temporarily serve as the ambassador of the secret manufacturing bureau. If the steam engine is completed, you can become a full-time official."

To become an ambassador, you must have been a eunuch since childhood.

Li Feng immediately knelt down with great joy and said, "I will do my best to handle this matter!"

Zhu Yuyao said to Huamude again: "Whatever you need to build this steam engine, just tell Li Feng, and the Supervisory Government will provide it.

If there are any problems that cannot be solved, please inform me as soon as possible, and I will help you if I can.

Of course, without delaying the development progress, you'd better solve various problems by yourself. Do you understand?"

Huamude was flattered and said: "The common people understand!"

Being named the principal, Huamude is no longer a commoner, but an official.

But Zhu Aelao didn't correct him either.

After walking out of this large courtyard and arriving at the door, Zhu Yurao said to Fang Zhenghua: "Let's officially list this place later. Just use a wooden sign to write 'Secret Construction Bureau'. Don't make it attract anyone's attention."

Fang Zhenghua responded: "I have remembered it."

Zhu Yuyao led the people away, but after walking a few dozen steps, she couldn't help but look back at the Secret Construction Bureau, with a smile on her lips.
Chapter completed!