Black Corporation: Joseon

Chapter 662

Episode 662 A little seasoning makes it delicious. (3)

Wan and the craftsmen who found what they believed to be the correct answer started by making a small model by referring to the copy of the challenge log.

Wings made from bamboo and Korean paper were attached to the bow shaft made from wood.

“What has been created is a windmill, but is it really possible?”

The craftsmen, who were doubtful as they looked at the model they made, took a windmill from one side and blew wind on the wings of the model they had made.

Taltaltal.

“It runs well….”

“If it doesn’t run, there must be a problem. “Then let’s connect the conduit.”

“That’s right.”

After confirming that it was running roughly well, the craftsmen took the conduit parts they had lying around and assembled them into a shape that surrounded the wings.

Lastly, the craftsmen who fitted the wind frame to the entrance of the conduit checked again to see if it was properly connected.

“ruler! “Then let’s turn the windmill again!”

“That’s right!”

The craftsmen wound the mainspring of the wind frame and then closed the switch.

Weeeeeee~.

Soon after the windmill began to rotate, the bow shaft began to rotate.

“Let’s go!”

After confirming that the bow shaft was spinning happily, the craftsmen erected a wind frame and connected the pinwheel to the bow shaft.

“Turn!”

The artisans breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the pinwheel began to spin gently again.

“Whoa~. “We’ve come this far.”

“Please tell your Majesty.”

* * *

Wan, who came running a month after receiving the report, saw the model in action and praised the craftsmen.

“Thank you for your hard work! great job!”

Under Wan’s rule, the craftsmen bowed their heads and responded.

“That’s too much praise.”

“I am devastated.”

Wan, who was praised by the craftsmen, began to show more motivation.

“So let’s take another look at this scale model and figure out what the problem might be. Let’s find out what the problem might be and how to solve it.”

“Yes, Your Highness!”

“I will do my best!”

Wan and the craftsmen started the analysis with such enthusiasm, but soon they faced a wall again.

“If this current scheme continues, the size of the furnace will have to be enormous.”

“I’ll buy it back. If that happens, there will be a conflict with the initial goal of ‘a power engine that is small but has good output and is easy to control.’”

“How do you want to solve this?”

“A little more time…”

The senior craftsmen also made strange expressions as they watched Wan and the young craftsmen pondering over the difficult problem ahead.

“This is it… I think if I go a little further from there, the answer will pop out right away. However, if I intervene, I will end up just putting a spoon on a table that is already set up…” “

There is a rumor that Old Man Jang Yeong-sil will return soon, but seeing that doesn’t sound good….”

* * *

Hyang and Sejong While being harassed by Jang Yeong-sil, she developed a bad habit. No, there was a common habit among those who suffered from Hyang and Sejong.

That habit was harsh. Hyang and Sejong, whose daily routine was to stay as small as half a step and as long as two or three steps ahead with expressions like ‘don’t you know that?’

Thanks to this, those who suffered from them became a habit of crying.

“Don’t you know that? “Is it an empty decoration that you put on without the head on your head?”

It started with such direct, harsh words and then turned people’s minds upside down with twisted words.

Of course, there were exceptions here. It was Sunji Lee.

From the time he took a position at the research institute, his harsh words were as famous as his academic and industrial skills.

* * *

After hearing the report, ‘Wan and the young craftsmen are wandering around,’ Hyang stroked his chin and pondered.

“how will we do it? Should I secretly let it go? No. If you do it wrong, you may develop a bad habit of only looking at yourself. Hmm… what should I do?”

Hyang, who was wondering what the best method would be, eventually decided to give advice.

“Eight! “Looking at this makes me feel like my stomach is exploding!”

After making a decision, Hyang immediately called Wan.

“Did you call me?”

“Yes, I heard that you are struggling to solve a difficult problem these days. “What is the problem?”

“There are some problems that are not easy to solve, but you don’t have to worry too much. “You will find the answer soon.”

“For that matter, your complexion is not very good. Although you are the administrator of the laboratory and Area 51, you must keep in mind that you are the crown prince who will inherit this empire. “What’s the problem?”

In Hyang’s response, Wan explained to Hyang the problem that had been bothering him.

“Hmm…”

After hearing Wan’s explanation, Hyang stroked her chin and fell into silence.

‘Let’s wait a little longer and then start. If you give the answer right away, you will learn my bad habits.’

After relaxing for a while, Hyang asked Wan a question.

“So… in order to supply enough steam to the multi-wing thrusters, a large heating furnace is needed, and this is the problem, right?”

“That’s right.”

“If you look at the steam discharge pipes of steam engines used in iron horses or assault ships, they are quite small. What do you think? And what do you think about the small size of the inlet and outlet pipes of the water supply pipes that supply water from wells in small villages to water dischargers used by firefighting troops to extinguish fires?”

Wan looked rather confused at Hyang’s point and asked back.

“Aren’t the uses different? And if you look at Jang Yeong-sil’s design, the diameters of the intake pipe and discharge pipe are the same as the diameter of the multi-wing pinwheel. “Is there no reason for Jang Yeong-sil of the world to make a mistake?”

From Wan’s question, Hyang clearly realized what the biggest problem was.

‘Was it because of the name value?’

Jang Yeong-sil was renowned as a craftsman of the first generation. Because the objects he created were so magical, there were quite a few people among the nobility who respected Jang Yeong-sil.

Even noblemen were like this, so the weight of the name ‘Jang Yeong-sil’ among craftsmen was enormous.

-This is what Jang Yeong-sil of the world thought! There is absolutely no mistake!

“Whoa~.”

After letting out a long sigh, Hyang spoke to Wan again.

“I will ask the crown prince. “What was the title of the challenge record that you and your craftsmen referred to?”

“The ‘ducted multi-wing thruster’ is coming.”

“What should you guys make now?”

“yes?”

Seeing Wan’s expression of still not understanding, Hyang asked again.

“What you are making is the propeller or the part that transmits power to the propeller?”

“Power to the propulsion… Ah!”

It was only then that Wan realized what the problem was. Seeing Wan’s expression like that, Hyang finished his work.

“Next time, start with a clear understanding of the title.”

“Of course it will! “I will keep in mind the golden and jade-like teachings your Majesty has given me!”

Hyang, who was watching Wan excitedly returning after finding the answer, suddenly burst into laughter.

“The researchers studying epidemiology at the research institute are probably going to have a nosebleed. “According to Lee Sun-ji’s report, the professors’ qualifications are quite usable, so we need to refine them accordingly.”

It was the scent that decided which ancient texts the professors would enter.

After summarizing the situation, Hyang looked at the calendar and muttered.

“It’s not long until Jang Yeong-sil returns. “It will be fun to come back.”

As he spoke, the scent looked meaningfully at the drawing board placed on one side of the room. Hyang muttered as he looked at the drawing board, which was covered and locked with a lock to prevent others from seeing it.

“Once the proper turbine engine is built, everyone, starting with Wan and the lab and Area 51, will know what’s wrong with the steam engine. Then, the development of Shinji will accelerate. “If you digest Shinji properly, the worries that darken the future of the empire will be greatly reduced.”

Hyang continued speaking while looking at the map of the world hanging on the wall.

“We just need to secure Shinji. Until Shinji. Whether by rail or canal, the moment the Suez is opened, a battle for colonies will begin. ”

This was the part that Hyang was worried about.

“I have no worries about military power for defense. It’s full and overflowing. But if you think about expansion, it’s not enough. If you think about not only Southeast Asia but also Australia and Europe, it is completely insufficient. No, it is not that we lack military power, but the national power of the country as a whole is lacking.”

Hyang was drawing negative conclusions about the imperialistic expansion of the empire.

-You may have powerful weapons, but you lack the soldiers to use them.

-Even if military power is possible, supply capacity is very insufficient.

-If you want to have a supply capability, the national economy will be destroyed due to excessive military spending.

-If the national economic structure is changed to fit the total war system, sound economic growth will be lost.

-The best example is Japan from the Meiji Restoration to 1945.

-Finally, if a shortened route using Suez is created, a full-scale battle for colonies will occur.

“The Industrial Revolution did not cause the scramble for colonies, but the wealth gained through colonies accelerated the Industrial Revolution.”

Hyang anticipated future measures.

“We need to buy them some time by leaving them some tasty food. In the current situation, if the empire, whether South America or Australia, eats up everything, the empire itself becomes prey. This must be prevented at all costs. Phew~.”

Hyang sighed and continued speaking.

“The way they attack the empire is not only through military power. The best thing would be drugs. “There are already great examples.”

The ‘great example’ that Hyang mentioned was the Opium War.

Britain, which was facing a huge deficit in trade with fruits and vegetables, began distributing opium to overcome this deficit.

The opium distributed by Britain brought enormous profits to Britain and at the same time weakened the Qing.

As the economy collapsed due to opium, along with government corruption, the Qing became prey to the great powers.

Looking at the numbers alone, the Qing Dynasty, which seemed unlikely to lose against the great powers, collapsed.

Hyang did not want the empire to end up like that.

“It may not be right away, but once they gain enough capabilities, they will definitely rush in to eat Europe. If you throw delicious food at those guys, they will happily eat it among themselves. The remaining areas of Africa Southeast Asia Australia South America India Vietnam and the Indochina Peninsula Why and finally the name. This is a very tasty meal. “Especially if there are people around, they are the best prey.”

It was a scent that was willing to turn a blind eye to the misfortunes of other countries for the sake of the well-being of the empire.

“In the meantime, the empire must completely digest the New Earth and Siberian regions.”

Hyang strengthened his resolve as he looked at the world that still had space left.

* * *

Fifteen days later, Jang Yeong-sil finally returned.

“Thank you for your hard work in coming to the elder.”

“No.”

“There is something I really want to make with you. “You are the only one who can make what Jim thought come true.”

Jang Yeong-sil responded to Hyang’s words by bowing her head.

“It is truly devastating to Hwang Eun that he looks so highly on a small spirit like a cow who is already old and useless.”

“Isn’t it wise for an old cow to have no energy? When it comes to energy, it can be done by using young cows.”

Hwang Hee, who was listening to Hyang’s words next to her, nodded without realizing it. And Kim Jong-seo, who was next to him, unconsciously stroked his goosebump-covered arm.

“If you come here, what will you make?”

In response to Jang Yeong-sil’s question, Hyang gestured to the eunuch. After seeing Hyang’s gesture, the eunuch brought the drawing board, still sealed with a padlock, and placed it in front of Jang Yeong-sil.

Hyang took the key out of her pocket and opened the lock. She removed the curtain and opened her mouth.

“It’s a flying machine.”