Iron Dynasty Novel Chapter 1016

The roaring sound of electrical machinery resounded through the machinery factory.

Xiao Ming looked through the glass window of the research departnt at the workshops that were in full swing assembling various machines. After Lin Wentao finished speaking, he said, “Now that the internal combustion engine technology has been thoroughly understood, you can leave this matter to others in the research departnt to develop. You now have an even more important task.”

“Your Majesty, please speak.” Lin Wentao vaguely guessed sothing.

“Steam turbine!” Xiao Ming said solemnly. The advent of electricity was indeed a great technological advancent, but the steam engine, in fact, had not been eliminated in modern tis, and its technology had beco increasingly refined. This was the steam turbine, the power source of thermal power plants and the era of dreadnoughts.

This was a rotary power machine that converted the energy of steam into chanical work. Most importantly, it served as the pri mover for power generation and could also directly drive ship propellers. The triple-expansion steam engine used in ironclads now was basically the difference between a child and an adult compared to it.

And for the era of dreadnoughts to arrive, this object was indispensable, because the triple-expansion steam engine was gradually becoming unable to et the power needs of ironclads.

Lin Wentao nodded heavily. As his knowledge increased, he was no longer interested in shallow technologies, because looking back now, previous technologies were like children playing house.

So he said, “This is not a problem. I have been waiting for a long ti.”

Nodding with satisfaction, Xiao Ming discussed so technical difficulties with everyone for a while. Afterwards, he and Qian Dafu toured the interior of the machinery factory.

Unbeknownst to them, the advent of electricity had already brought about a drastic improvent in Qingzhou’s factories. The electric lathes in the machinery factory were proof of this.

Although the function of the lathe remained unchanged, the stability of the electric motor significantly enhanced the lathe’s overall stability.

Looking at these roaring machines, Xiao Ming showed a satisfied expression. In fact, the entire electrical renovation of the machinery factory was independently completed by Lin Wentao’s research departnt. He only occasionally inquired about it. After all, more than ten years of education had gathered a large number of talents in Qingzhou.

Sotis, all he needed was an order, and these skilled professionals would make it a reality.

And he only needed to focus on the cutting-edge technology; the minor details could be left to the graduating students.

Leaving the machinery factory, Xiao Ming and Qian Dafu walked back along the concrete road of the industrial zone. When they reached the city gate, the congested traffic blocked the road into the city.

Frowning, he said, “This city wall used to be a barrier protecting the city, but now it has beco an obstacle to the flow of goods. Dafu, go to the cabinet later and tell Pang Yukun to demolish the unnecessary city walls according to the plan.”

“Your Majesty, do we really have to tear it down?” Qian Dafu asked with so concern. “The barbarians…”

“The barbarians will soon beco history.” Xiao Ming’s eyes were firm. While the war in Australia was ongoing, the war on the grassland had not stopped. According to the battle report, Qi Guangyi had already advanced towards the Golden Tent after clearing the surrounding barbarian tribes.

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On the vast grassland, the rifle cavalry led by Qi Guangyi were gathered around a bonfire, roasting cattle and sheep. These livestock were their spoils of war after annihilating the tribes.

A month ago, after receiving the order from the General Staff, they set off for the grassland. In the battle of the three major tribes, they basically annihilated the main force of the barbarian cavalry. Now, the Golden Tent Khanate was nothing more than an old man in decline.

Just as he thought, the barbarian tribes had basically lost their tribal cavalry. They had basically t no resistance on their way, and the barbarian tribes all chose to surrender upon seeing them.

“Commander, General Niu is truly a divine person. The massacre in Raozhou last ti truly worked. Now the barbarian tribes see us like rabbits seeing wolves,” Feng Dongjin, the Chief Scribe of the Northwest Military Region, said loudly.

Qi Guangyi gnawed on a lamb leg with relish. He said, “General Niu has fought against the barbarians for many years and naturally understands their nature. Such a barbaric group must be treated with even more brutal thods, otherwise, they will only see our kindness as weakness.”

“The Commander’s words are too true. Talking about etiquette and civilization with them simply won’t work. They only recognize the butcher’s knife,” a division commander echoed.

While everyone was laughing and talking, a hunter cavalry suddenly ca from afar and approached Qi Guangyi. Dismounting, the hunter cavalry said, “Commander, we encountered a troop of barbarian cavalry during our reconnaissance. The leading general requested to see you.”

“Oh?” Qi Guangyi’s eyes darted. He said, “Where are they?”

“Just on the hill ahead,” the hunter cavalry pointed to the erald green hill in front, which was the barbarians’ sacred land, Tian Shan.

Qi Guangyi then stood up. He said, “If they are sincere, let them co and talk. If not, let them leave.”

Now that the balance of power had shifted, Qi Guangyi’s attitude also gradually hardened.

Acknowledging the order, the hunter cavalry galloped towards the direction of Tian Shan.

Feng Dongjin looked in the direction of Tian Shan and said, “What sche are these barbarians up to again?”

“In the face of absolute strength, all conspiracies and sches are nothing but a piece of paper. Since they are here, there is no harm in listening to what they have to say,” Qi Guangyi said calmly.

Everyone nodded when they heard this. After a while, the hunter cavalry brought a troop of twenty barbarian cavalry to the temporary resting place of the rifle cavalry.

After being searched and disard of all their weapons, Qi Guangyi t the visitors.

“Esteed General Qi, my na is Gubat, and it is an honor to et you.” Gubat bowed to Qi Guangyi, a humble expression on his face.

“Gubat? That na sounds familiar. You wouldn’t happen to be the Gubat who led the soldiers to attack Yakutsk, would you?” Qi Guangyi’s expression imdiately beca stern.

Gubat felt a little awkward. He said, “Precisely, but all these mistakes must be attributed to the despicable Dolgor. It was he who forced

to do this.”

Qi Guangyi frowned. “Then what do you hope to gain from this private eting?”

Gubat sighed in his heart. He said, “I know the route of the Golden Tent’s westward migration, and I am also capable of acting as your inside contact. But I hope that after it is done, my tribe can live on this grassland as citizens of the Great Yu Empire.”

“I cannot grant your request. This matter must be reported to His Majesty.” Qi Guangyi said. After annihilating the tribes east of Tian Shan, he had been looking for the location of the Golden Tent, but the barbarian Golden Tent had been constantly moving, making it impossible to determine its exact location.

Now that Gubat had suddenly co, it gave them an opportunity to annihilate the Golden Tent.

“In that case, please convey my request to His Majesty, General Qi. You still have a chance before Dolgor reaches Saint Petersburg.”