(Chapter 2 is here, I’m going to bed, there’s still class tomorrow morning)
On September 12, 1810, Crusosa's promise was finally fulfilled. After nearly three months of hard work, the airship they designed finally met Xiao Jie's requirements. The new airship is 31 meters long and 2.4 meters wide. The airbag is still filled with hydrogen. Although this is not safe, it can only be replaced by it before the helium is extracted. The maximum load is 600 kg, and the maximum ascent is 800 meters. A small steam engine is installed as the main driving force for its forward movement, and it can fly 100 kilometers at a speed of 12 knots.
Although the voyage is a bit shorter, it is still sufficient to provide artillery parameters for army artillery and naval warships. Xiao Jie greatly praised Cru Sousa, and said that he would reward them well. Finally, he asked them to make persistent efforts and design more advanced airships.
For this kind of small airship, Xiao Jie also signed a procurement order to purchase 100 ships to equip the army artillery unit and naval warships. Of course, the airships needed by naval warships must be very small, too big is not good Lift off from the battleship.
A month later, the Academy of Sciences had another new research result, that is, after a year of research, they finally got out the telegraph. The development of the telegraph is much more difficult than the airship, because before that, the generator has not been invented. Fortunately, Xiao Jie knew that magnetic energy can generate electricity, so under his guidance, the world's first generator powered by a steam engine was produced. With electricity, began to continue to develop the telegraph. During this period, the Madrid thermal power plant also began to be built, and it is estimated that it will be able to generate electricity in early 1811. By then, Madrid will become the first city in the world to use electricity. Of course, the electric light was also invented, and with Xiao Jie's existence, many detours were avoided.
The invention of the telegraph will play a powerful role in promoting both the economy and the military, especially in the military. With it, the interspersed offensive tactics advocated by Xiao Jie can exert their greatest power.
So, Xiao Jie rushed to the Telegraph Research Office of the Academy of Sciences with a group of officials and generals excitedly. But as soon as he entered the door, he was immediately dumbfounded. The telegraph in front of him is completely different from those in the movies he used to, because the telegraph in front of him is too big, and it takes up one-fifth of the room. With such a volume and such a weight, not only cannot it serve as a booster in a war, but it is very likely to become a burden. But seeing the elated expressions of those researchers, Xiao Jie naturally didn't want to pour cold water on them. He comforted himself, there is still time anyway, isn't the first computer like a giant, but isn't it so small that it only weighs a few kilograms a few decades later? Everything takes time.
In order to test the performance of the telegraph, the Academy of Sciences also arranged a telegraph in Getafe next to Madrid, and connected them with wires. At 10 o'clock in the morning, Madrid first sent a message to Getafe, and 10 minutes later, Getafe also sent a message. After deciphering it, it means: the message has been received. Immediately, the scientists in the laboratory cheered.
"What do you think of this thing?" Xiao Jie asked a group of military and government leaders behind him.
Forbeck first said: "It's very good. In this way, the communication between us and the cities will be more convenient. I think we should immediately set up telegraph lines and try to connect all the cities as soon as possible."
"If this thing can be smaller, it's better that one person can carry it by heart. There must be a wired connection between the other two telegraphs. It would be great if the wires can be saved." Eck thought for a while. He touched his nose and said.
Eck's remark made the researchers' mouths open in surprise. In their view, this was simply impossible. Xiao Jie was also secretly startled, he knew that what Eck said was exactly the future development trend of the telegraph.
"Thank you for your efforts. I call the shots and give you a week's vacation, but you must come back immediately after a week to start improving the telegraph. In addition, in recognition of your achievements, each person will send 100,000 francs The bonus is an encouragement." Xiao Jie said.
As soon as he finished speaking, the researchers cheered again. For them who have been busy for so long, there is nothing more attractive than holidays and bonuses.
"His Royal Highness, it is true that the telegraph can greatly promote the development of commerce and economy, but its size and the need to rely on telegraph wires to achieve communication may not be conducive to its application in the military field. Can we still carry telegraph wires to war? ?” Eck asked his question.
Cough, cough, the bragging is a bit too much. Xiao Jie rubbed his hands and said: "Of course, it is obviously impossible to realize those military uses with the current telegraph. But dear Eck, please believe me, it won't be long before the telegraph will meet the requirements. What you asked for, what you have to do now is to wait patiently. In addition, you must also start to step up training in this area, so that no one will use the equipment after it is produced, and no one can understand its benefits. Like our Air Force."
Hearing what Xiao Jie said, Eke had no choice but to follow suit. Likewise, he really believed what Xiao Jie said, the Air Force is the best example. Now the Academy of Sciences has developed an airship with a length of 60 meters and a width of 3 meters. Its various performances are much improved compared to the previous airship, but because he did not prepare enough manpower at the beginning, As a result, it is now in a messy situation.
Xiao Jie's 20th birthday is less than a month away, and he doesn't know how many times he has celebrated his birthday outside, but luckily his women are by his side these two times. The release of the telegraph can be regarded as a congratulatory gift to him.
November 4th is only 5 days away from Xiao Jie's birthday. But Joseph and his wife, who had promised to come to Madrid to accompany him on his birthday, could not come. From their letters, Xiao Jie could see that it was because of Napoleon's obstruction. As for the reason, Xiao Jie was of course very clear about it. It was the refusal to sell him a battleship last time that angered him, and another reason is to calculate the time, Mary?; Louise has been pregnant for almost 8 months, and the delivery date is not far away, in case she gives birth to a baby If it is a son, then Napoleon will definitely pass on the throne to his own son, and then the relationship between France and Iberia will inevitably become hostile. When the time comes, Joseph and his wife will be trapped in Paris, so that Xiao Jie can avoid it.
"Everyone, Paris has already taken precautions against us. My parents, His Majesty the King and Queen of Spain, cannot come to celebrate my birthday due to the obstruction of His Majesty the Emperor of France. From this we can see that he has taken care of us. I am on guard." The next day, Xiao Jie deliberately called a group of military and government leaders and held an emergency meeting.
"Everyone knows that Queen Mary?; Queen Louise is about to give birth. If she gives birth to a boy, then I will probably be deposed. What I want to know is whether you will still be loyal to Me." Xiao Jie looked at everyone who came to the meeting.
"Your Highness Andresi, whether you are the Crown Prince or not, you are my eternal object of allegiance. If anyone dares to disobey your order, I will be the first to destroy him." Thomas, the commander of the 4th Division of the 88th Army, did not have the slightest Hesitating, he took the lead in expressing his opinion, and then gave the others a hard look.
After him, Dougal, Eke, Misend and other military leaders also expressed their views one after another. No matter what actions Napoleon will make in the future, they will support Xiao Jie. UU Reading www.uukanshu. com will always be loyal to him.
After seeing the military like this, the government has no objection. After all, they were all appointed by Xiao Jie, and at the same time, the army all supported him, so how could they not be loyal to him?
For this result, Xiao Jie was very satisfied, although he had expected such a result a long time ago.
"Well, from now on, all orders from Paris must be approved by me before they can be executed. In addition, the 2nd Division of the 88th Army is always ready to seal the border and resist possible French army invasion. Information The department should also pay close attention to the movements of the French army, and report to me immediately if there is any trouble." Xiao Jie ordered.
"His Royal Highness, France has 15 legions. If they really want to fight us, can we hold them?" Forbeck asked with some concern.
"Don't worry, Your Excellency Prime Minister. Although it is unrealistic to defeat the French army with our current strength, it is still very easy to hold the border and prevent the French army from entering Iberia." Xiao Jie smiled. Said.
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