dognovel Chapter 437
Chapter 437
A week later, Xianyang Palace, Qilin Palace!
"What do you think, Prince, about the intention of the envoys from Rome and Carthage?"
Ying Zheng put down the credentials of the two countries sent by the Customs Office, looked at Ying Yu with a smile and asked.
"The two countries have sent envoys this time, nothing more than to find out the truth, and see if they can get some benefits by the way!"
Ying Yu said calmly.
"What His Royal Highness said is reasonable, Yichen thinks it's better to refuse the visit of the envoys from these two countries, but not let them show my Daqin's artifact."
He frowned suddenly and said weakly.
"Why stop it? They can't learn the railway and steam locomotive just by looking at it."
"Let them come to see the power of the train with their own eyes, maybe it will have a better effect."
Ying Yu smiled slightly.
Qin people have a habit, that is, they like to hide good things, which is the so-called wealth not revealed.
This is indeed no problem for some technologies that are easy to be learned by foreigners, such as Quyuanli and sugar crafts.
But for truly cutting-edge technology, it's not easy to figure it out with just a few glances.
It can be learned just by looking at the appearance, and it is not even as in-depth as the introduction of the steam engine published by Ying Yu in the "Da Qin Daily".
The reason why Ying Yu dared to do this was not only to let more people in Daqin understand the role of science and technology, but also to let the world know the technical content of it.
The principle of a steam engine is indeed very simple. It is nothing more than boiling water and using the power of water vapor.
It seems simple, but just a sealing problem can trouble all countries except Daqin.
Without rubber and corresponding processing technology, airtightness under high temperature cannot be achieved at all.
However, the airtightness cannot be achieved, the steam leaks out, and the steam engine with low thermal efficiency cannot reach a practical level at all.
At most, it is a large kettle, just listen to it.
And after getting the airtightness of the steam engine, how to drive it and use the energy is not a simple matter.
Not only does it require sufficient research on mechanical physics, but it also has extremely high requirements for materials.
The material was a little poor, and it couldn't withstand the powerful impact at all, and it was about to be crushed into powder.
And not just strength, on many components, both strength and toughness are required, otherwise they cannot be used for a long time at all.
In addition, it can withstand high temperature and high pressure corrosion, not too heavy and so on.
In order to manufacture Daqin's first steam locomotive, Ying Yu had to bite the bullet and spent nearly [-] million reputation points to purchase a batch of equipment directly from the system mall, which made the research and development and manufacturing of Daqin Engineering Institute a lot progress.
The researchers of the Daqin Academy of Engineering, who are far ahead of other countries, are like this. Outside of Daqin, the envoys of Rome and Carthage who have no scientific concept can't see anything from the outside.
Let them witness that bringing Rome and Carthage back from their mouths will be extremely helpful to Daqin's next strategy.
Before the Mediterranean countries were plagued by locusts, when Daqin was seeking to buy food, the "grain supervisors" that Daqin had placed in various countries had gradually gained considerable influence in various countries.
It's just that the time is short after all, and some conditions are still needed to fully control the fishing reel.
And nothing can be more convincing in the two countries than the personal confirmation of the envoys of the two countries.
Let the people of the two countries realize the gap between them and Daqin, which will be of great help to Daqin's cultural colonization and future domination.
Even if it is as developed as later generations, there are all kinds of leading theories, not to mention Rome and Carthage, which are not exaggerated because of the perennial wars.
Moreover, the bonds issued by Daqin, the master of the two countries, will soon reach the time to repay the principal.
At that time, many unfavorable factors will break out at the same time, and it will be difficult for the two countries to avoid chaos.
The more chaotic the interior, the greater the population loss of the two countries.
As for population, it is one of the core elements of whether Daqin can completely control the Mediterranean in the future.
"Although this strategy is a bit harsh, it is indeed the best strategy to control the Mediterranean Sea!"
"What I, Daqin, have to do now is to develop steadily, and then wait for the opening of the Suez Canal."
"Even the Suez Canal, there is no need to rush to open it."
After listening to Ying Yu's introduction, Ying Zheng thought about it for a long time, and then spoke slowly.
Wang Li and the others also nodded repeatedly.
Military generals don't have so many notions of the Holy Mother, and there have never been so many rules and regulations on the battlefield.
Kindness to the enemy is cruelty to oneself.
Nei Shiteng and other civil servants may not be as decisive as the generals, but no one is stupid enough to speak out against it.
This act of interceding with a foreigner is definitely an act of death.
And if you want long-term peace and stability, the people of the Qin nationality must have an absolute advantage.
It is better for the two countries to reduce the population by themselves now than for Daqin to do it in the future.
"By the way, how are the preparations for the Xianyang-Luoyang railway going?"
Ying Zheng glanced at the court, took everyone's reactions into his eyes, nodded in satisfaction, and then spoke.
"In addition to the extremely laborious opening of the tunnel, many railways in other areas have used the original roadbed of the Qinzhi Road, so the progress is quite good."
"It is estimated that in another month, the first section of railway from Xianyang City to Qinling Mountains, about [-] miles away, will be laid."
"By then, Daqin's first steam locomotive can almost be manufactured and enter the test run state."
Even with the help of gunpowder, it is still not easy to dig a tunnel in the Qinling Mountains that can pass through the train.
However, the roadbed in the flat area, as well as the laying of rails and sleepers, went quite smoothly.
Therefore, Ying Yu simply asked the Engineering Institute and the construction unit to lay the first short section of railway from Xianyang City to Qinling Mountains first, and focus on the manufacture of steam locomotives.
At that time, it will be possible to excavate the tunnel while using the laid rails to test and improve the steam locomotive, and train the train drivers by the way.
After the tunnel is opened, it is only necessary to continue to extend the rails outward.
"Then I will wait for your good news."
A look of anticipation suddenly appeared on Ying Zheng's face.
Ever since hearing about the train, Ying Zheng has longed for it.
Originally thought that such a huge project would take at least one or two years to complete.
Now, he actually learned from Ying Yu that he only needs to wait another month before he can see the real train.
This was definitely a great surprise.
Even with Ying Zheng's determination, he didn't look happy.
The courtiers are all looking forward to it.
At the same time, I feel very grateful.
Today's Daqin is really too powerful, so powerful that it feels unreal!