Under the dim light, the rusty fence closed with a harsh sound as the researcher pulled it.
The lever was pulled, and the elevator descended into the darkness.
Amidst the sharp sound of metal friction, sparks popped out from the corners as it descended. A faint flash of light illuminated the profile of the young man's face, making the outline appear somewhat gloomy.
The researcher smiled reluctantly: "Because of insufficient budget, there is a lack of maintenance..."
"I understand."
Ye Qingxuan waved his hand nonchalantly: "If the results satisfy me, I will increase investment in the future."
"Thank you very much."
The researcher was overjoyed. If he hadn't been in awe of the reputation of the young man in front of him, he would have already rushed up to him, shook his hand, and started talking endlessly about various potential research projects.
In fact, the Royal Academy was not that poor at all. In the past few years, the annual budget allocated by the state has been enough to support ten times the number of people.
But Naihe met that guy Newton as the director.
The entire budget was spent by him under various pretexts. In fact, more than half of it was used to fill his own private pockets to fill the hole of his own taboo research.
All along, the royal family had a lot of evidence, but it was put aside, and even secretly protected Newton.
Because that bastard Newton was indeed a genius whose talent was unparalleled.
Not only did he have incredible attainments in mechanical engineering, he even served as the director of the Royal Mint part-time for a while...
Some people are born to lie down and use their talents to crush the results of countless people's efforts into pieces.
Mathematics, economics, mechanical engineering... Even in the field of musicianship where he has no talent, he can still master some of the principles of alchemy through his own research.
When encountering this kind of double-edged sword-like bastard, everyone can only endure it and continue to feed him with money so that he can continue to lay golden eggs.
If his personality, temperament and even style weren't so bad, this guy probably wouldn't have stayed in a research position for a long time.
However, now it seems that this is probably one of his goals, right
The guy had no interest in anything serious other than a passion for research. Even when he became the director of the Royal Academy, he went to brothels far more often than to work.
Now, because Newton was studying forbidden technology, he secretly collaborated with the revolutionary army. After many years of seeking death, he finally found out, packed up and ran away without a trace.
While everyone was feeling regretful, they could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Finally, I no longer have to serve this old bastard.
But what about the next research? Who will take up the many shelved research projects
Researchers also have mixed feelings about this.
At present, the director of the Royal Academy is still vacant. The actual affairs are temporarily taken over by one of the original deputy directors, Ronald, who is engaged in power research. This is the guy in front of Ye Qingxuan who has not seen the sun for who knows how many days.
A typical researcher.
His skin was pale and skinny.
He was obviously malnourished, his back was hunched, his fingers were peeling, his white uniform was stained with traces of ink that could not be washed away, his eyes were protruding but could not be opened wide, and he wore thick spectacle lenses.
In silence, Ye Qingxuan asked: "Director Ronald, is the research going well?"
"Ah, it went well, it went well."
When talking about this, Ronald immediately gushed: "In fact, the research is not difficult. It can be said that it is just modified according to the principles. After you unblock the technology of 'Carnot Cycle', let's get it." It only took two days to produce the first version of the design. In fact, most of the time was spent comparing the efficiency and production difficulty of each link. Based on your requirements, we finally selected the most balanced and stable general design. Production. Although time is tight, material resources are sufficient, and making this kind of thing is actually much simpler than the Aether Engine... "
"That's good."
Ye Qingxuan interrupted him: "Then take me to see it."
Seemingly aware of his gaffe, Ronald smiled awkwardly.
He opened the already stable elevator fence and asked Ye Qingxuan to follow him.
This is the sixth underground floor of the Royal Academy, where secret designs and confidential developments are engaged in. Only a few people with the right to pass can access it.
In addition to the four alloy gates, there are also various music theory matrix protections. Everything is blocked by hundreds of meters of soil, and there are strict internal protections to ensure that leaks are prevented to the greatest extent possible.
The only way to get in and out is through an elevator that is used both for people and goods.
"right here… "
Ronald led the way diligently.
After passing through the gates, Ye Qingxuan finally entered the No. 6 Test Site.
In the test site, there are still traces of various ruptures. The underground space is so huge that it is the size of several football fields. It seems that it has experienced dozens of wars. Even the ground and ceiling made of metal have suffered. Destroy.
And right here, dozens of researchers are already waiting.
Behind them, on a huge trailer, a heavy machine that was as tall as a normal person was exuding the pungent smell of lubricating oil.
The edges and corners are so sharp that they haven't even had time to be polished. Countless pipelines are tangled together, making it look like a mess, making it difficult to figure out its specific purpose.
As soon as he saw it, Ronald's expression became excited. He didn't bother to introduce the members of the project team and trotted directly to the side of the machine.
"This is the prototype machine. Although it looks very rough, we have only initially manufactured a machine that can operate according to the principle. If it can be adopted, we will be able to compress its volume to at least one-third of its size and its weight. It can be reduced by more than half. Depending on the needs, if the output and power are reduced appropriately, it is not impossible to reduce it to a quarter... "
"oh?"
Ye Qingxuan passed through the researchers, stood next to the trailer, and raised his head.
In the dazzling light that could not be described as soft, the huge machine made of black iron and brass looked boxy, like a strange heart filled with cables. Ye Qingxuan could distinguish the various components from it. It's like a hodgepodge picked up from a garbage dump, and the parts don't fit together at all.
Some are air pressure valves from reverse flow valves, some are temperature-controlled furnace components used in the foundry industry, and the main body is the intake cylinder of the ether engine used in ships...
There is no design beauty whatsoever.
A test article made to achieve an effect.
Ye Qingxuan had no objection to this.
It is not easy to come up with a prototype in a month. Rather, to be able to do this, these researchers have been working hard and forgetting food and sleep.
He nodded:
"very good."
Obviously, the researchers breathed a sigh of relief, and the nervous Ronald also smiled, "Then let me first explain to you its specific principles..."
In fact, Ye Qingxuan knew exactly how the Stirling engine worked.
As a substitute for the steam engine, the Stirling engine can be said to be another design derived from the steam engine.
However, unlike the eliminated internal combustion engine, it uses an external combustion method that is completely different from the internal combustion engine.
It can be called an "external combustion engine".
Instead of directly pushing the piston through internal combustion, two different temperatures are applied to both ends of the cylinder through external combustion, and the temperature difference drives the working medium to produce the effect of piston pushing.
"... In short, we create a heating and cooling cycle through temperature, causing the internal object as the working medium to expand and contract, thereby generating piston movement and outputting power... "
Speaking of research, Ronald began to be in high spirits again, and he chattered on the introduction beside him, which made Ye Qingxuan frown: "Director Ronald, I have the qualification of a fourth-level mechanical engineer. I know all these principles and there is no need to elaborate. Besides, wasn’t the original ‘Carnot cycle’ technology handed over to you by me?”
"Uh, ah..."
Ronald finally remembered the resume of the Lord Privy Seal in front of him, and suddenly stopped in embarrassment: "Sorry, sorry, accidentally..."
The design of the "Stirling Engine" and its principle "Carnot Cycle" are both by-products discovered by Angelou while exploring the ruins of natural disasters.
Unfortunately, when it was discovered, decades had passed since the tragedy caused in the Victorian era. The cult declared steam technology a taboo field and ordered all countries to stop research and not cause another tragedy.
The era of the "Industrial Revolution" proved unhelpful to humanity and was tragically sealed.
Therefore, Angelou can only list it as a technical reserve to prepare for emergencies.
When Maxwell arranged for Ye Qingxuan to become the heir to the fifth department, these secret libraries were also completely open to Ye Qingxuan. As a preparatory engineer who once had a deep understanding of mechanical engineering, Ye Qingxuan immediately realized the profound potential contained in this technology. .
Now that the Holy City has been severely damaged in the attack by Bai Mu, its influence on other countries has been greatly reduced. In addition, the revolutionary army has begun to officially rise, which has dispersed most of the pressure. It is a good time to conduct research and development.
But Ye Qingxuan also understood that once he started, he might officially enter the Holy City's blacklist.
Not only that, once this technology is implemented and put into the market, it will start to evolve on its own. More than one person has a brain, and in the hands of countless people, it will improve, evolve, and update on its own.
Until the end, what it will develop into... Even Ye Qingxuan, the instigator, may not be able to predict.
Whether it would trigger the second Victoria Tragedy, or whether it would lead to endless disasters if it got out of control, these were not among his considerations.
Just like what Stone said.
The world has awakened from the cradle of the Order and begun to cry. Changes will come, in every field, everywhere... whether it is war, production, transportation or life.
If Ye Qingxuan is timid, he will be overtaken by others.
Half a month ago, the war that shocked the whole world had taught everyone this truth.