Seeing Huang Luzhuang's somewhat puzzled look, Zhu Yicheng was not surprised. After all, scientists' vision is different from that of soldiers, merchants and even ordinary people. The birth of a new thing is often unexpected in its application, and even inventors will not think of its wide use.

For Huangluzhuang, the steam engine is just a relatively unique machine. It can rely on water and gas to generate power, thereby driving some other machinery, used to lift heavy objects, used for metallurgy and forging, etc., or drive textile machines and other machines.

But in Zhu Yicheng's eyes, the uses of steam engines are far more than these. You should know that steam engines are the beginning of the industrial revolution. It is precisely because of the production of steam that is truly used for industrial purposes that triggered the beginning of the industrial revolution in the Western world.

Although in industrial history, the use of steam engines was not as suitable as the oil and electricity power generated later, no one could deny that it was the beginning of the steam era that kicked off modern history, thus leading human civilization into a new era.

Even in later generations and electronic times, steam engines were not eliminated and still played an irreplaceable role in many aspects.

It can be seen from this that once the steam in the Ming Dynasty can be successfully studied, the changes brought about are unimaginable. In this regard, Zhu Yicheng talked about what he saw and heard on the way he came, especially when he encountered a car accident.

"It is certainly helpless to use wooden shafts, but it is also reality." Zhu Yicheng said: "Now that the country's national strength has increased greatly and the business has developed. In my opinion, the world is changing with each passing day. Perhaps in ten years, decades, my Ming Dynasty will become more prosperous and strong. By then, ordinary official roads are far from meeting the needs, and the world is unified, and the journey from south to north is long, and transportation is even more important."

Zhu Yicheng asked: "Huang Aiqing, do you know the straight path of Qin Shihuang back then?"

Huang Luzhuang's mind flashed and he immediately said, "I seem to understand the meaning of the emperor. Does the emperor want to say that the steam engine can tend to vehicles and replace the current carriage on a straight road?"

"It's almost the same." Zhu Yicheng smiled and said, "You should know that I asked someone to build a railway track from the coal mines and iron ore in the mountains, and used iron frames to carry out the ore iron transport with human and livestock. If I also lay a similar railway from Nanjing to Changzhou to Suzhou to Shanghai, and then used steam engines to drive it, how many goods do you think you can pull at a time? How many people do you think?"

Without waiting for Huang Luzhuang to answer, Zhu Yicheng continued: "There are also warships and sea ships, and now they all use sails. If the steam engine can be moved to the ship, can it be replaced by sails? In addition, if the mining of mines, the excavation of deep wells, and even other aspects, if the steam engine can be used, what will happen?"

Zhu Yicheng's words made Huang Luzhuang stand on the spot. He had never thought about what Zhu Yicheng said, but now he thought about it in detail after reminding him. He was so appropriate. He said that the purpose of the steam engine was not just the ones he considered at the beginning. As a professional who was very knowledgeable about machinery, Zhu Yicheng's words were equivalent to opening a layer of window paper, which immediately made Huang Luzhuang see a very different world.

"I am grateful to you for the emperor's words today!" Huang Luzhuang was so impressed that he stood up and bowed to Zhu Yicheng.

Seeing Huang Luzhuang like this, Zhu Yicheng didn't stop him. He looked at him with a smile and kowtowed three times to him. After he stood up, he said: "Okay, you are a capable person, otherwise I wouldn't use it so much for you in the first place. However, this person's vision is limited, so-called one person's short plan and three people's long plan. You didn't expect that these are natural. For a long time, I have asked the institute to conduct research reports on a regular basis every month. In fact, the purpose is this. Some things may be developed due to interest, or they may be gadgets made by accident, but they are of great use in other aspects."

Huang Luzhuang immediately said ashamed: "What the emperor said is that I did not do well. Please rest assured. I will report everything from today to every detail."

Zhu Yicheng nodded, thought for a while and said, "Let's do this, you will communicate with the Military Affairs Office, especially Wang Fan and Jiang Jin, and say that it is my intention. Every three months, the various projects of the institute, including the developed things, will be deleted and selected. First, remove military products, and then auction the remaining projects and inventions by the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Revenue and the Institute. You can discuss the specific charter yourself, and then report it to me to decide. Except for the patent fees stipulated by the court, the remaining income will be divided equally by the three companies?"

After hearing this, Huang Luzhuang thought about it for a while and thought that Zhu Yicheng's method was good. When the Ministry of Revenue auctioned a shop in Beijing, he also knew about it. Now, using this method can not only create wealth for the institute, but also allow some small inventions and other equipment that are not known how to use it to truly utilize.

Those merchants who pay money are not fools. They will never pay for useless things, so they can help solve many problems. Huang Luzhuang immediately praised him and expressed his approval.

Zhu Yicheng also reminded that in addition to auctions, the institute and the Ministry of Industry can also undertake some research on private needs. As long as the other party can provide funds, the Royal Institute can of course develop it. It can jointly own patents, and it can also bring some benefits to the Royal Institute and even the Ministry of Industry to reduce the financial burden.

This is similar to the research funding provided by professional research institutions in later generations. This is what Zhu Yicheng just thought of. He asked Huang Luzhuang to discuss with the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works and finally came up with a feasible plan.

Huang Luzhuang nodded repeatedly, feeling extremely happy, and immediately said that he would implement this matter as soon as possible and live up to Zhu Yicheng's hope.

"Don't be anxious, no," Zhu Yicheng smiled and said, "I'm so happy when I heard that you, Lord Huang, are you going to be overjoyed? Is there anything wrong?"

"How did the emperor know this?" Huang Luzhuang was also a decade old. When Zhu Yicheng asked this, his face turned red and his expression was a little distorted.

Seeing him like this, Zhu Yicheng suddenly laughed and pointed at Huang Luzhuang and said, "You, it's normal for you to get married and start a business. You are now a key official in the court and have a title, and your value is not low. You have been alone for many years. I have been busy with state affairs and have neglected this matter. I heard someone mention it a while ago, and then I remembered that you just don't blame me."

"The emperor can remember Weichen, but it is too late to be grateful to me."

"By the way, is the woman the He family? How many years old is Nian Fang?" Zhu Yicheng asked curiously.

"I am a friend of the empress, now an editor of the Hanlin Academy, a clerk of the Central Secretariat, and a sister of Zeng Yishu, who entered the military machine to walk through the Central Secretariat. This year, the 29th year has just passed. Miss Zeng will arrive in Beijing a few days ago." Although Huang Luzhuang's expression was a little twisted, she had a happy expression.

"It's a good thing for the Tong family!" Zhu Yicheng nodded with a smile. Zeng Yishu knew that he was a very talented man. Although his position in the Military Affairs Office was not high, he was highly valued by Liao Huanzhi and Wu Sidao. Zhu Yicheng had also met several times.
Chapter completed!