Following Xu Guangqi's words, some people began to add water, some began to fill in coal, and some began to blow air. Everything was carried out in an orderly manner.
The water was constantly heated up and steam began to appear. Xu Guangqi then gave a look to a person in a certain direction, and that person directly pressed the brake. The steam began to enter the cylinder and began to push the cylinder to operate. Accompanied by a loud sound, the cylinder was slowly pushed up.
Seeing this scene, Xu Guangqi's eyes were a little red. It moved, it finally moved, I succeeded!
Cheers resounded throughout the Armament Division.
Inside the Imperial Palace, Wenhua Hall.
Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Jing who walked in anxiously, and his face showed a hint of hesitation. He then put down the memorial in his hand and asked, "What happened?"
"Replying to the Imperial Majesty, Dongchang's secret memorial says that the Armament Division's steam plan has succeeded," Zhang Jing quickly said.
Hearing this, Zhu Yijun immediately stood up from the Dragon Throne, and the expression on his face instantly became excited.
This news was too important to Zhu Yijun. Zhu Yijun calmed down for a long time before he regained his composure. However, he could not continue reading the memorial.
"Set off, I want to go to Kunning Palace," Zhu Yijun thought for a moment and said.
For the Daming, the steam engine had a different meaning. Perhaps it had many problems, but Zhu Yijun still hoped that it could be born.
Once the stable power source problem was solved, the Daming could make other things, such as mortars. The birth of the metal fixed shell would allow the Daming cannons to take a big step forward.
This step was a leap forward, and it was enough to crush the current world. Once the rear-loading cannon was built, the Daming cannons would be invincible in the world.
The Italian cannon that Zhu Yijun really wanted, also known as the French Miss 1897 75mm field cannon, would also become something that could be seen.
When it came to guns, metal fixed bullets and rear-loading guns would become possible, and at the same time, revolvers would also become a possibility.
Even if it could not be used to build trains or ships, the significance of the steam engine was epochal.
What's more, Zhu Yijun didn't believe that it couldn't be improved after it was built. Once it was improved, it would be a neatly arranged warship with rear-mounted cannons. It would be a modern warship in a sense, an existence that could crush the era.
The Netherlands, France, England, and Spain were all existences that ate the dust.
Perhaps this method was like pulling up seedlings to help them grow, or perhaps this method was Daming their foundation. However, Zhu Yijun did not want to wait any longer.
The epoch-making item started Daming's foreign colonization. The rest could be slowly digested. Once the colonization had money, they could build a complete education system from primary school to high school. They could build specialized schools and train scholars. They could train anything.
Even if the technology of Daming had not improved for decades, even if they could only revolve around the steam engine, it would be enough.
Once the basic education and inheritance were established, it would be possible to develop greatly based on the steam engine.
Zhu Yijun didn't know how long he had waited for this day. If it could be done before Daming attacked Southeast Asia, the benefits would undoubtedly be huge.
Zhu Yijun deeply understood the role of mortars in mountain jungle warfare. When cannons could not be transported, mortars became the best weapon.
With accurate range and enough power, Daming could even attack Southeast Asia from land. If they were equipped with rear-mounted guns, it would be a massacre.
Zhu Yijun didn't feel much pressure in his heart. He also believed that Daming's military didn't feel any pressure.
That night, Zhu Yijun was very happy. Under Empress Wang's slightly worried gaze, Zhu Yijun got drunk.
The next morning, Xu Guangqi entered the palace.
Looking at Xu Guangqi, whose eyes were red, a smile appeared on Zhu Yijun's face. He waited for Xu Guangqi's report.
As soon as he saw Zhu Yijun, Xu Guangqi directly knelt on the ground and said loudly, "Your Majesty, the steam engine has been built!"
When he said this, Xu Guangqi was very excited. His body was trembling as he knelt on the ground. This was his long-cherished wish for many years.
He had been taught by Zhu Yijun since he was a child. From mathematics to physics to chemistry, Xu Guangqi had studied for more than ten years. Today, he could finally use what he had learned.
When he invented the clock, Xu Guangqi wasn't so excited. But now, Xu Guangqi was excited because he had really done it.
Xu Guangqi clearly remembered the fascination in the emperor's eyes when he mentioned the steam engine. He didn't disappoint His Majesty's expectations. He had done it.
Zhu Yijun walked down from the throne and went straight to Xu Guangqi. He reached out and patted Xu Guangqi's shoulder. Looking at Xu Guangqi's tearful face, Zhu Yijun's eyes were also a little red. He smiled and patted Xu Guangqi's shoulder. Zhu Yijun said with a smile, "Good, very good!"
When Xu Guangqi calmed down, the emperor and the minister began to talk. Xu Guangqi also formally introduced his invention of the steam engine to Zhu Yijun.
Zhu Yijun listened very seriously. Xu Guangqi also spoke very seriously. The entire hall was filled with Xu Guangqi's voice.
"Your Majesty, the current steam engine still has many shortcomings. Give me a little more time, I will definitely be able to put the steam engine into use.
I have already started researching. Once it enters the use stage, the production of metal cannonballs won't be a problem. At that time, the mortars will be able to enter mass production.
"There is also progress on the rear-loading cannon. I believe that Your Majesty will be able to produce results very soon.
"The research on guns is also continuing. There is also progress on the research on metal bullets. I will strive to develop metal bullets when the steam engine is in use."
Zhu Yijun looked at Xu Guangqi, who was speaking confidently with assurance. He was very pleased. He didn't misjudge Xu Guangqi back then.
The current Xu Guangqi, let alone the five divisions, was a priceless treasure that he wouldn't exchange for anything else.
Hearing Xu Guangqi's words, a smile gradually appeared on Zhu Yijun's face.
Although there was a big breakthrough in the research, not many people in Daming knew about it.
Even if they knew, they only knew that the Ordnance Division had a new invention. They didn't know what it was invented or what it was used for.
It should be known that the Ordnance Division's confidentiality level was very high. It was even more guarded than the palace. It was strictly to prevent secrets from being leaked.
While the research was in full swing, Zhu Yijun was preparing for his trip to Jiangnan.
After more than half a month of arguing, Zhu Yijun decided to go to Jiangnan. On one hand, the opposition was weak. On the other hand, Zhu Yijun didn't want them to continue messing around.
The Ordnance Division's progress was very fast. This made Zhu Yijun feel a sense of urgency. He needed to go to Jiangnan as soon as possible.