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Front page headline:
The "Petroleum Research Group" under the jurisdiction of the Temple Mount was established, and our Lord blessed the sacred mechanical artifact of creation, declaring that the Kingdom of Balance has steadily entered a new era of industrial development.
In the prison, Niu Shi put down the newspaper and took a sip of cool water from a wooden cup. He had the temperament of an old man who drank tea and read newspapers in later generations.
However, in today's equilibrium, anyone who can read a newspaper alone is considered a big shot.
He stood up and delivered the newspaper to the window in the center of the three courtyards, "The new newspaper has been delivered, I have read it!"
Thump thump thump.
Xiaohua ran out quickly and grabbed the newspaper before Zhou Weiguo.
The first thing that attracted her must be the headlines on the front page. After reading the headlines and reading the details——
"Zhou Aijun has also become the leader of the research team?"
"I remember that he was quite stupid. When Brother Niushi taught them how to locate, he and Tiaoyu were the stupidest. They made mistakes in positioning many times and wasted a lot of time."
"Later on, when I was migrating, I practiced mathematical rules. When I was about to arrive at the Kingdom of Balance, I was able to complete my positioning."
After hearing this, Niu Shi couldn't help but fall into memories, "It was the beginning of the 6th year of equilibrium. We were going north from the great city of Hohokam to explore the material supply points in the Great Salt Lake area."
"You were only 8 years old then!"
Thinking about the past, Niu Shi rolled his eyes at Xiao Hua helplessly, "Zhou Aijun is also older than you, how can you call him by his first name?"
Xiaohua became arrogant and said, "I call him brother, but he dares to answer! I only call him brother cow shit."
On the side, Zhou Weiguo ate a meal of dog food. He couldn't hold it in any longer, "Have you finished reading? Give it to me after you finish reading!"
Xiaohua then handed over the newspaper.
Zhou Weiguo had the same emotion after reading it, but his emphasis was different from the two of them: "My Lord created the sacred artifact. It must be a grand scene that is unparalleled in the world. It's a pity that I can't be in charge of taking pictures, and I don't know how well my disciples did."
"But why did the oil team take the lead in receiving the blessing from our Lord? Logically speaking, the steel team should go first, right?"
"Over there in the No. 6 Dacheng Mining Area, there are already large-scale mechanical holy tools digging coal and iron ore. Isn't it for the purpose of refining steel?"
Xiaohua smiled: "So I want you to read more books, hold the "Secret Book of Art Rules" all day long, and try to find loopholes to get extra points, but you will not be able to pass the realm test..."
"Yeah." Xiaohua's smile gradually disappeared, and she accidentally made the atmosphere heavy, so she changed her words: "Anyway, you have to work hard, Weiguo."
Zhou Weiguo sighed: "The rules of art are similar to photography. I think I can get started, and I have not indulged in the practice of the 'Five Rules'. I just use art to relax during breaks."
"Weiguo, as long as you know what's going on, we won't put any pressure on you!" Niu Shi looked at him deeply and encouraged him.
"Tell me about the analysis of our Lord's creation."
"Petroleum produces a variety of chemicals, as you will learn when you study the laws of chemistry, and petroleum is the most efficient fuel that can power internal combustion engines."
"Therefore, only when oil is produced can the No. 6 Dacheng Mining Area receive material support. Otherwise, our people can only pray for the Lord's grace. This is not a long-term development path."
Xiaohua then added: "Fuel is the basic energy source. The by-products of plastics, rubber and other chemical compounds are the focus. As well as the conversion of ammonia in natural gas to obtain nitric acid, the gunpowder team has a lot to play with."
"Nitroglycerine is too dangerous. Vibration will cause an explosion." Niu Shi said.
Xiaohua looked like she was devoted to academics and said: "Nitroglycerine is not just for engineering purposes. My Lord has said that true knowledge comes from practice. Of course, we monks will explore and experiment step by step to perfect the realm of laws."
"And what I value is that nitric acid and sulfuric acid can be refined into 'yellow crystalline explosives' by adding toluene."
"Its blasting power is five times that of existing granular black powder. It is a good product whether it is used in engineering or military use!"
"Besides, I value nitrocellulose more."
"I have recently fully learned the concept of gunsmithing."
"Granular gunpowder used as firing powder will produce smoke residue, contaminate the barrel, and cause clogging of the rifling. Of course, the manufacturing process of the rifling requires more research by the steel team..."
"However, long-term contamination of unrifled barrels will cause steel corrosion, leading to the risk of chamber explosion."
"Nitrocellulose can achieve smokeless combustion, avoid the pollution caused by the explosion of black powder, and ensure its sufficient driving force for explosion."
"This is the most suitable percussion charge, and from an economic point of view, it is extremely cheap to produce on a large scale."
On the side, Zhou Weiguo was as dull as usual, as if he were reading a book from heaven.
Unexpectedly, Niu Shi showed the same expression this time, and felt ashamed of his ignorance in front of Xiao Hua. His cheeks turned red, but in the end he humbly asked: "I know nitrate, what is nitrocellulose?"
At this time, Xiaohua was also confused. She opened her mouth slightly to show surprise, and then asked incredulously: "Mian Qian, brother cow shit, don't you know?"
"It is mentioned in the biological laws that it is a kind of plant fiber. A better understanding can be compared with the clothes we spin from bark and rushes, but cotton is more fluffy and warm."
"The sinners in the south of the earth have already made use of cotton, but they just lack the cultivation technology according to biological laws."
"Nitrocellulose made of nitrate is the best bullet filling material, and of course its textile efficiency is also the best."
There is no cotton in America?
Was it brought by the colonists?
In fact, this is not the case. There are cotton varieties all over the world. The colonists did bring the "upland cotton" that became famous in later generations, and planted it extensively and established plantations.
At one time, there were more than 800,000 slaves helping to grow cotton.
However, 'upland cotton' is only one of the varieties of cotton, and its economic value is higher than that of cotton native to the Americas.
For example, the Aztecs and Incas have a history of incorporating cotton fiber into clothing.
When Xiaohua finished her words.
Niu Shi closed his eyes and meditated, and finally got an impression, "I really wanted to see it in the secret volume, but now that you mentioned it, I seem to have a vague impression."
Xiaohua was not proud of this, but said with relief: "Brother Niu Shi was not impressed, probably because the book did not explain the use value of cotton in depth. It's not that Brother Niu Shi has a bad memory."
"I was also attracted by nitrocellulose when I was studying the art of firearm creation, so I repeatedly checked the secret volume and learned about the huge utilization value of cotton varieties after biological improvement."
Zhou Weiguo:???
Is this a little flower?
Under the pressure of academics, she has always set her sights high and despised all the law monks.
I'm afraid she can only feel sorry for her brother in front of her bullshit brother?
He then heard Xiaohua continue:
"And extending from this point..."
"My Lord has given me the oracle that in the future we will build a major agricultural city in Region 28-34. In addition to rice cultivation, cotton output must also be a top priority."
"Cotton is used to weave clothing and is a strategic material for triggering drugs. Cotton seeds can even be used as edible oil and livestock feed."
"In the future, cotton will definitely be one of the important crops."
The words end here.
Cow shit can only feel ashamed of itself.
If Xiaohua's description of cotton and nitrocellulose is followed, the new cities established in the eastern regions and the planting policies may be as she expected.
"Xiaohua, your level of law has surpassed mine!"
"Praise my Lord, praise the balance!"
Cow shit expresses emotion and praise from the heart.
Xiaohua also hurriedly praised her seriously, and was very happy because of Niu Shi's praise: "Hehe, Niu Shi brother, maybe I can break through the realm earlier, complete the training of this crime and punishment in advance, and then participate in the gunpowder
, within the petroleum research group.”
"..." Bull shit, Zhou Weiguo looked at each other.
This is what Xiaohua dares to say without being laughed at.
She is so talented.
As worthy of being praised by the world, Xiaohua was once a child chosen by our Lord’s balanced gaze.
Son of Balance!!
"I won't talk to you anymore and go back to practice the law." Zhou Weiguo pretended to smile bitterly. It was not that he was discouraged, it was just a joke.
Niu Shi also said: "The three of us have to work hard! Xiaohua, if you can go out, your parents will feel more at ease. Although my talent is not as good as yours, I still have more than a year to break through the high-level top-level and reach the law."
Great Perfection!"
The three of them looked at each other, full of encouragement for each other.
…
Present life.
Time accelerates on.
Snow Girl is learning English. The books she uses are economics and zz’s management concepts. Language and knowledge learning are not delayed at all.
Zhou Li'an didn't know the equilibrium situation, let alone imagined that Xiaohua could extend from oil exploration to the future development of plantations on the Mississippi plain.
This kind of thinking consciousness is beyond ordinary people.
If you were a modern person, that would be fine.
Unfortunately, she was just a native who taught herself from books. Her high school knowledge was not yet complete, but she was already able to judge future trends.
Of course, this is also because Zhou Li'an made a plan early and gave the clues.
As for the development of thermal weapons...
Of course not the first sequence.
With the natural development of industrial technology, war weapons are just by-products. If the materials and technology are available, they can be assembled.
For example, in today's world, small workshop owners with a high school education and hidden in villages and towns can produce "assembled parts".
Due to limited materials, it was not very powerful, but in the 15th century, this "assembled piece" could also cause a dimensionally reduced blow to matchlocks and flintlock guns.
Not to mention, when the time comes, Zhou Li'an can put in the old arms production line from this world.
The development goal of each research group is to continue to climb the scientific level.
The Temple Mount is the Academy of Sciences.
The Academy of Sciences provides inventions and creations, popularizes their practice, and forms large-scale industries, which are decentralized to various production institutions.
After one day.
One master and one servant come through time travel.
Equilibrium 12 years, June.
Zhou Li'an and Xue Nu first went to Owens Valley, the No. 9 city, to review the new army.
In order to balance the news and printing and papermaking groups, Tiaoyu put down the training work of the New Army, and other Niushi students continued to be in charge.
Everyone paid homage to our Lord, and the person in charge of the No. 9 Institute of Balance reported that salt production for the new year will be launched at the end of June, and the production will double in the new year, which is expected to cover the annual consumption of 10 cities.
Of course Zhou Li'an was happy after hearing this.
After cultivating it for so long, it finally blossomed and bore fruit.
There is no need to collect salt and add it continuously.
At noon, take off heading north.
The destination is Sparks, the No. 6 city.
When the plane flew over Lake Tahoe, this place was once the tribe of the Tahoe people. Finally, when the Balance Cavalry went out for the first test, it surrendered to the Balance.
Today, the huge Lake Tahoe has become the fishing ground of the No. 6 city.
It can be seen that small campsites around the lake shore have set up small docks, and small boats like flat boats are used for fishing operations on the lake.
Zhou Li'an especially lowered his altitude.
Then I saw people on the ground jumping and shouting, and prostrate and kowtowed.
"My Lord is above, Master, these are the people who live in the kingdom of joy under the glory of Balance. Praise You, praise Balance."
The snow girl sighed.
Zhou Li'an was also unusually moved.
The 12 years of equilibrium are just a blink of an eye for him.
Looking back now, the poverty and misery of the indigenous people seems to be in stark contrast to the present just a moment ago.
Zhou Li'an is not a Holy Mother, but the establishment of Balance has prevented the extinction of the indigenous people in the next few hundred years. This sense of accomplishment cannot be described in words.
Landing in No. 6 Big City, I saw the people of the big city kneeling in worship.
Return to the present world at night, and the next day, go to the mining area and the station where the steel team is located.
The night before, you must listen to the announcement from the fast riders that my Lord is coming.
The steel team is ready to meet it.
Nowadays, the pig iron smelting in the blast furnace has reached a large scale, and the dozens of chimneys emitting raging acrid black smoke are not offensive, but are witnesses of glory.
Zhou Lian performed miracles on a temporary altar.
Just like in the San Joaquin Valley, a giant sacred vessel was blessed to create a modern blast furnace equipment.
Instructions are given.
The next step is to simulate the assembly. Only after you have thoroughly understood the instructions can you practice the operation.
In the next two days, we visited various cities.
The printing team outside Big City No. 2 is the least favored.
The oil team was blessed with creation by our Lord when it was first established, and now the steel team also received a giant sacred artifact.
Even the gunpowder team...
Boom boom boom It’s so much fun to play in the mountains.
The printing team works really hard, producing paper every day and sending it to colleges in various cities, and is also responsible for publishing a weekly issue of the Balance News.
However, they are having fun in the midst of hardship. The value of journalism has been reflected. They know how important their work is and they represent the mouthpiece of our Lord's oracle.
Zhou Li'an certainly does not favor one over the other.
Neither petroleum machinery nor blast furnaces require electrical support, only papermaking machinery does.
If power generation equipment is put in, fuel will be consumed.
Judging from the current paper production, energy consumption is huge.
After oil is produced and self-sufficiency is achieved, equipment upgrades can be considered.
However, the printing team is not without research projects.
In addition to the petroleum team directly entering the specialization of mechanical engineering, they are also constantly studying the basic mechanical components.
Because the water conservancy and waterwheels used in the printing factory are running, they have optimized the waterwheel configuration according to the rules and regulations, and have gradually produced and sent them to various cities.
Waterwheels for irrigation and water conservancy mills are all needed by cities.
Although equilibrium is entering industry, it is unlikely that agricultural production means will be further upgraded for a long time to come.
In the future, when agriculture is established in the Mississippi Plains, these primitive mechanical agricultural technologies will help to increase balanced production and income.
Cutting-edge technologies need to be researched and explored, and people’s livelihood technologies that benefit the country and the people must also be developed and popularized.
Finally, we arrived at Big City No. 8 and headed to the San Joaquin Valley.
Within a month, the group's progress was slow.
While studying the instructions, I also need to learn the knowledge that I have not yet learned from the secret book of laws.
They all know the dangers of mining, and they don't dare to tarnish the sacred artifacts or cause damage. Therefore, they strive for perfection and will never do anything without being completely sure.
Zhou Li'an is not in a hurry, because everyone in the team is working hard, and the first batch of balanced engineers will be self-incubated, and he is just returning to the present world to take a nap.
Time accelerates on.
The 12th year of equilibrium has passed halfway and we are entering midsummer in July.