My Pen Pal Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 401: Epoch-making Invention
"According to what the gentleman said in the video, electricity and magnetism can be transformed into each other, and using a rotor to cut the magnetic field can generate electric current. Therefore, using a steam engine to drive the rotor can make the rotor rotate by itself to cut the magnetic field. This is true in theory, but..."

Li Min said to herself, "The theory is correct. I hope it will work this time."

As Hu Dean and Sun Shaolu lit the coal in the combustion chamber of the steam engine, the fire burned brighter and brighter. Soon, the water in the boiler boiled, producing a large amount of steam.

"Woo~~"

With the whistling sound brought by the steam, the coupling rod of the steam engine started to turn the turbine. As the turbine turned, the rotor also started to turn, and everyone's heart was lifted.

In order to manufacture the steam generator, we have worked day and night for many days. This time, we must succeed!

The generator in front of us has gone through ten versions of iterations and is no longer the original simple generator. It has been equipped with many accessories, and the craftsmanship has also made great progress compared to before.

The steam generator at this time looked more like a powerful steel behemoth. As the steam continued to swirl around everyone, it added a bit of industrial style to the laboratory. If Li Han was here, he would definitely blurt out, "Steampunk!"

As the rotor turned faster and faster, suddenly, blue arcs flashed on the two stages of the steam generator, and crackling sounds broke out.

"Success!"

Everyone cheered, many cried with joy, and Li Min's face was also filled with relief.

All the hard work of many days was not in vain, and the steam generator I envisioned was finally successful.

With a generator, it will be much more convenient to charge radios, computers, projectors, etc. There is no need to wait for a sunny day to take out the solar panels to bask in the sun.

But how should it be charged specifically? Li Min decided to make this the next topic of his research.

Just as he was looking forward to the limitless research in the future, Lu Youcai came over and whispered in his ear: "Lord Li, it's time to go to the Ministry of Industry. His Majesty is still waiting for you!"

This sentence pulled Li Min out of his sweet dream. Only then did he remember that he was still the Minister of Works of the Ming Dynasty.

It would be great if I could devote myself to research, but unfortunately I came into contact with science too late, Li Min felt a little sad.

At this moment, the door of the laboratory was pushed open again, and then a group of people walked in in a mighty manner.

Seeing this, everyone knelt down hurriedly, "Long live our emperor!"

"Everyone is safe!"

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, then looked at Li Min, becoming even more furious, his expression extremely ugly.

"Li Min, you are so brave that you even asked me to come to you in person. Since you like staying in the laboratory so much, then stay here forever. You don't have to go to the Ministry of Industry anymore!"

Zhu Yuanzhang had reason to be angry. During this period, the construction of the railway from Yingtian Prefecture to Songjiang Prefecture was in full swing, and railway construction in other places in Jiangnan was also under planning.

In addition, there are a large number of construction projects, including the construction of shipyards, the expansion of weapons factories, the production of locomotives, and the construction of other infrastructure, etc., all waiting for Li Min to coordinate and handle.

Who would have known that this guy would stay in the laboratory of the Imperial University every day, not even going home or to the Ministry of Industry. No one knew what the hell he was doing here.

I was waiting for him in the Ministry of Industry, but I didn't expect that he would show up no matter how long I waited. If I counted the people in the entire Ming Dynasty, the only person who could make Old Zhu wait like this was probably Li Min, who was so bold. I simply went directly to the school laboratory to find him. I didn't expect that after entering the door, I really saw this guy here.

Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry. This guy didn't want to be the Minister of Works, but just liked to stay in the laboratory. What on earth was Li Min trying to do?
However, what Zhu Yuanzhang did not expect was that Li Min's eyes lit up as soon as he said this, and then he said with joy:
"Your Majesty, is it true? I really don't need to go to the Ministry of Works anymore? Then I will just stay in school from now on."

"Uh..." Zhu Yuanzhang was suddenly embarrassed.

No, Li Min’s reaction is wrong!

According to common sense, shouldn't this guy beg for mercy immediately and then promise with a smile that he won't do it again?

At this moment, this guy looks very expectant, as if it's New Year's Day. This reaction is wrong!

Although I said that, it was just an angry remark. I had said similar things to other ministers. Which of those ministers did not say in fear that they knew their guilt?

But what's wrong with Li Min? Has his brain become stupid after staying in the laboratory for so long? Doesn't he even want to be the Minister of Works anymore?
Oh, if you don’t want to be the Minister of Works, I, Old Zhu, really can’t let you fulfill your wish!
"Li Min, are you sure?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's mind was also very quick. After years of fighting wits and courage with his ministers, he had long known how to figure out what these guys were thinking.

"The post of president of Imperial College can only be held concurrently by the Minister of Engineering. Since you, Li Aiqing, are no longer willing to serve as the Minister of Engineering, you should also resign from the post of president."

"No, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I'll go. Can't I go to the Ministry of Works? From now on, I will report to the Ministry of Works every day, work diligently, and devote myself to the work until my death!"

Li Min immediately said with a bitter face, it doesn't matter if he is not allowed to be the Minister of Works, but it would be fatal if he is not allowed to be the president of a university.

If he didn't become the president of this polytechnic university, how could he have the face to continue staying in the laboratory?
Seeing Li Min surrender immediately, Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely proud. It seemed that he had caught Li Min's weak spot. Li Min, you are still too young to fight with me.

In order to prevent Zhu Yuanzhang from continuing to say such frightening words, Li Min quickly changed the subject, "Your Majesty, you have come at the right time. Do you remember that I said before that I would give you a surprise?"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. He remembered that it was more than a month ago. At that time, he asked Li Min why she always went to the University of Science and Technology every day. Li Min kept it a secret and said that she wanted to give him a big surprise.

I don’t know what big surprise this guy is going to give me. He is so mysterious and stays in the laboratory all day, even ignoring his home.

"Your Majesty, please move over here."

As he spoke, Li Min led Zhu Yuanzhang to the steam generator. Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the strange instrument in front of him, which seemed both familiar and unfamiliar.

Then he asked Li Min happily: "Is it another new type of steam engine?"

"No, Your Majesty, it is better than the steam engine. I have a feeling that this machine should be a groundbreaking invention of the Ming Dynasty!"

As Li Min spoke, he ordered people to re-ignite the boiler. With the whistling sound of steam, the pump rod began to turn again, and then the rotor of the generator also began to turn.

As the speed increased, in front of Zhu Yuanzhang's astonished gaze, crackling blue arcs burst out between the electrodes again!

(End of this chapter)