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Chapter 123: Improved Waterwheel

After figuring this out, Zhao Feng immediately found a way to improve it.

"We can build a tripod on the bearing, which can fix the stability of the waterwheel and increase its service life."

Then Zhao Feng placed a pre-designed blueprint in front of Mr. Zhuge on the spot.

Mr. Zhuge looked at Zhao Feng with a puzzled look on his face. "Master Xu, you figured out a solution so quickly."

Mr. Zhuge took a look at the blueprint and his eyes immediately lit up. "More importantly, it can also increase the number of ways to use the waterwheel."

Mr. Zhuge thought for a moment, then picked up his pen and made some changes to the design drawing.

“This design is perfect.”

Afterwards, Zhao Feng handed over the full rights to manufacture water wheels to Mr. Zhuge.

Linhai County has about several thousand acres of land, and an average of three to four water wheels are needed for each acre of land. At this rate of construction, it will take at least a year and a half to complete.

"It's really delaying things. We have to speed up as soon as possible."

Zhao Feng knew that even if he could wait, the autumn harvest of the land could not wait, and the people could not wait.

In recent years, Linhai County has been harassed by Japanese pirates for many years, and with corrupt officials rampant, the people have had a hard time.

Now that we finally have a chance to live a good life, all the people are looking forward to it.

“In fact, I think water trucks can be used not only to irrigate farmland, but also to wash coal.”

Mr. Zhuge was slightly shocked by the latest point of view put forward by Zhao Feng.

"Shiqi?"

"I've studied this thing before. Although it can generate high temperatures and heat, it will produce poisonous gas after burning."

Originally, Mr. Zhuge also planned to use coal resources, but because it was not good for people's health, he gave up this idea.

"I remember when we were burning coal before, one of our demon sect members was poisoned."

Zhao Feng nodded slightly after hearing this. "On the one hand, it's caused by incomplete coal combustion, and on the other hand, it's caused by poor ventilation."

Zhao Feng lowered his head slightly and thought for a moment before continuing, "We can build a waterwheel to wash coal, and the washed coal will be non-toxic after burning."

"what?"

Mr. Zhuge looked at Zhao Feng with a little surprise, "Why?"

"Washing the coal will remove harmful substances from it, which is also a very important reason why I asked you to build the waterwheel."

"Also, after removing these toxic and harmful substances, the unreleased heat will be even higher. Then I plan to build a blast furnace to refine steel."

Then Zhao Feng placed the designed drawings in front of Mr. Zhuge.

"In the past, waterwheels were made of wood. Although adding a tripod to the wooden bearings can improve stability and extend the life of the waterwheel, we can only solve the source of the problem if we completely replace the material."

"Lord Xu wants to use steel to make a waterwheel."

Mr. Zhuge was a smart man and quickly understood Zhao Feng's true intentions.

"But it's not easy to refine this kind of steel. It requires a special blast furnace."

"Don't worry, Mr. Zhuge. I have already designed the blueprint for the blast furnace."

Zhao Fengke never fights an unprepared battle. Since he has put forward a new concept, he must have prepared everything in advance.

"What principle does this follow?"

Generally speaking, the cross-section of a blast furnace is a circular refining cylinder, and the entire body of the blast furnace is divided into five parts: the throat, body, waist, belly, and hearth.

"But wouldn't that be redundant?"

Mr. Zhuge took a look at the drawings, frowned slightly, and then raised a new question.

"The process of this blast furnace is very simple, and the production volume is also very large, so the labor productivity is definitely high."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Feng immediately took out a piece of paper and a pen and continued to calculate for Mr. Zhuge.

"When the blast furnace is in operation, coal is loaded from the roof, and then the coal is crushed and further refined using coke and soap residue technology."

"As the temperature increases, the temperature of the furnace wall will also increase further."

"I understand what you mean. You want to make iron into steel and then use the steel to make a waterwheel."

"Sir is indeed my confidant."

"As long as we can successfully forge a batch of steel sanctions, we won't have to worry about the waterwheel problem. Moreover, we can use this steel to forge weapons and improve our combat effectiveness."

"Hahaha……"

"It's rare that Lord Xu has such an ingenious idea. If so, I, Zhuge Xuan, will certainly lend my full support."

With a new idea, Mr. Zhuge was naturally very happy.

"Thank you sir."

After the two finished their discussion, they began to make a plan.

“We want to make this project public so ordinary people can get involved.”

After all, this project is ultimately to benefit the people, so Xu Feng would certainly prefer to listen to opinions from the public.

"I agree!"

So, during the two people's discussion, news about the development of the metallurgical industry spread rapidly.

Zhuge Xuan recruited many apprentices in the southern provinces, while Zhao Feng also recruited many craftsmen in the northern provinces.

With their joint efforts, a blast furnace was soon built.

After the blast furnace was built, Zhuge Xuan immediately announced to the world that they would build a waterwheel to solve the problem of lack of rain during the dry season.

Mr. Zhuge also invited many celebrities and wealthy people to visit.

"This must be Mr. Zhuge! I've heard of you for a long time!"

"I am Li, sir!"

Mr. Zhuge looked at the celebrities in front of him and quickly clasped his fists in return.

"I've called a few seniors here today to discuss the waterwheel issue. I hope you can help me."

"Mr. Zhuge, you're joking. You're a person that Captain Xu values ​​highly. The waterwheel and train matters should be under your jurisdiction."

"Yes! Yes."

"Haha, then I'll take advantage of everyone's good wishes."

"Mr. Zhuge, where was this built? It's so lively here."

Mr. Zhuge led everyone to a house about ten meters high and introduced it, "This is where the waterwheel we built is located."

"Waterwheel? This thing looks like a wooden windmill to me."

"We improved this thing based on the wheels of vehicles."

"Mr. Zhuge is indeed a genius."

"Sir, you are too modest."

Several celebrities exclaimed in admiration, and then followed Zhuge Xuan to the blast furnace.

Zhao Feng directed his men to start installing the waterwheel, while Zhuge Xuan and others watched carefully from the side.

Zhao Feng found an open space near the blast furnace and began to explain the principle of the water wheel. Zhuge Xuan and others praised him constantly.