Not only is the rhythm wrong, it is clearly subverting common sense.

In the next few days, Ge Shizhen, who will be ranked second next year, and Chen Zhihuan, are immersed in the principles of steam, from steam hammers to steam engines, from theory to... practice.

"Your Majesty, we should build a steam engine!"

While eating, Chen Zhihuan's tone seemed quite serious.

"Your Majesty, you can really give it a try. Mingde and I have been listening to His Majesty talk about this steam theory for the past few days. If a steam engine can be built, it will not only be a great success in the world, but it will also benefit the people of the world..."

Ge Shizhen also chimed in. In fact, he has also been immersed in the idea of ​​steam engines these days.

What can a steam engine do?

"Yes, yes, Sir, you said that this steam engine has many uses. If it is used to pump water, it can pump water from dozens of feet underground. Even in the year of severe drought, the people will not suffer from drought again. These days

In this year, the drought in the world is getting worse every year, refugees are everywhere, and it is not uncommon for Yizi to eat each other. If a steam engine can be built, the people of the world will surely be able to live and work in peace and contentment again."

Severe drought!

Almost as soon as Ge Shizhen mentioned the severe drought, Zhu Guoqiang immediately thought of the information he had read - the Little Ice Age in the late Ming Dynasty! For more than 200 years from the 15th to the 17th century, the world was in the Little Ice Age climate. There were many strong earthquakes in the world, and other

Natural disasters are also concentrated, which is also the period of sunspot Maunder Minimum. During this period, solar activity is at a minimum, and people often regard it as the cause of the climate of the Little Ice Age. The Chongzhen Drought is during this period.

The "Little Ice Age" that the Ming Dynasty encountered, especially the last period from 1580 to 1644, was the coldest period in a thousand years. The Chongzhen Drought was the longest continuous drought in the past 500 years, with the largest scope and the largest affected population.

The most drought. The drought spread across 20 provinces. Most areas in the north lasted for 4 to 8 years. It started in northern Shaanxi in 1637 and ended in Hunan in 1646. The severe drought areas were in the Yellow River and Haihe River, involving 15 provinces in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River Basin. The drought was severe.

The disaster areas are connected together. Along with the drought, locust plagues and epidemics have occurred, and more than 80% of the people in Gansu Province have died.

"Yes, Sir, last year a severe drought in Henan spread throughout the province. The grasses all withered, the Luo River was not deep enough to fill a foot, all the vegetation, animals, skins, insects and flies were eaten. Many people died of hunger, and the land was desolate..."

Looking at the prince, Ge Shizhen said in a compassionate tone.

"Eating each other is a common thing for people everywhere. The rice market is extremely popular, the wooden noodles and stone noodles are all eaten, human flesh is hanged and sold in the market, fathers and sons and couples are cut open, and nine out of ten people die..."

Ge Shizhen's words made Zhu Guoqiang's scalp tingle. He really didn't think about it that much before. Now after hearing what they said, he realized that it seemed that it was really necessary to build a steam engine, not for anything else but the tens of thousands of people around Jinan.

The basic household base, they also need steam pumps to fight drought.

As for the world...how many steam pumps are needed in these dozens of provinces?

One thousand units? Two thousand units? Tens of thousands of units? Or tens of thousands of units.

The demand is simply astronomical.

How about bringing some water pumps from another world to deal with the emergency first?

As soon as this idea came up, Zhu Guoqiang directly rejected it. There was no problem with bringing a water pump. The question was what drives the water pump?

diesel engine?

There is no problem with dozens of single-cylinder diesel engines resisting drought in the short term, but if they are used in a large area, fuel alone will be a problem. Is it possible to develop another oil field by then? It does not seem impossible... It seems

Shengli Oilfield is located in Shandong.

After a moment of confusion, Zhu Guoqiang looked at the two people who were full of expectations and said.

"It's not impossible to build a steam engine. Now we have a ready-made hydraulic hammer that can be used to make the required iron plates and other raw materials. As for the cylinder...well, I'll find a way to do this, but..."

Looking at Ge Shizhen and Chen Zhihuan, Zhu Guoqiang paused and then said.

"Building a steam engine will not happen overnight. It may take several months, or even a year or two. You will go to Beijing to take the examination next year. If it affects your examination, it will be your own fault!"

Ge Shizhen and Chen Zhihuan were startled by the prince's words. Only then did they realize that their purpose of going north was to participate in the examination, and they even shouldered the responsibility of prospering their family. Now the prince's reminder

, making them realize that they seem to be facing a choice.

This is indeed a choice.

Seeing that they were silent, Zhu Guoqiang took a sip of wine and said.

"If my prediction is correct, I will definitely win three yuan in this exam. If I miss it..."

Before Zhu Guoqiang could finish speaking, Ge Shizhen suddenly gritted his teeth and said.

"Your Majesty, look at what you said. I failed this exam. I will have another chance in a few years. However, making steam engines is related to the people of the world. In the next few years, I don't know how many people will starve to death. Building steam engines is more important. As for the

If you know how to take the test... just don’t take the test!”

Well!

Zhu Guoqiang looked at next year's second place winner in surprise. Anyone who can get the second place in high school must have some understanding of his own level. He must know his own abilities, but he...just gave up.

.

"Your Majesty, I don't even want to take the imperial examination. What's more, I rely on luck. If I don't take the exam this time, there will be another time. But steam engines are really needed by the people of the world. If we build a steam engine, we will definitely be able to do it."

Millions of living people! Isn’t such a beautiful thing far better than being named on the gold medal list?”

Looking at the two people in front of him carefully, especially when looking at Ge Shizhen, Zhu Guoqiang's mood was hard to calm down for a moment. In another world, he had posted Ge Shizhen's information. He was the second place in next year's exam, and next year's

During the Zhuang Yuan Dynasty, Tanhua City was successively surrendered to the Qing Dynasty. Only he, after the Jiashen Revolution, Du Men swept away the rails and "supervised farming and mulberry farming" every day. He only kept the Botian left by his ancestors to grow rice seedlings and make wine to make ends meet. As for the people of Yingzhou,

Chen Zhihuan completely disappeared in the long river of history. Like millions of ordinary people, he may have died by rogue bandits or Qing soldiers.

Although he just met them for the first time, facing the choices they made, Zhu Guoqiang's heart was touched for no reason. He picked up his wine glass and said emotionally.

"It's a great kindness for you two to choose this way! On behalf of all the people in the world, I respect you two..."

"Your Majesty, how can I be worthy of..."

Seeing the two of them looking frightened and afraid, Zhu Guoqiang thought silently in his heart, you can afford it, you don't know, you don't know what your suggestion means! Wait until you know...

After drinking the wine in the glass, Zhu Guoqiang looked at the two of them with a smile and said.
Chapter completed!