"Platform leader." Zheng Zhong shouted loudly. But it was too late. Several soldiers of the Chu Army had already inserted their bayonet-mounted muskets into the chest of the platoon leader, and the platoon leader died violently.

"Damn it." The angry Zheng Zhong quickly turned around and shot as he retreated, hoping to replace his anger with angry bullets. However, his bullets were too few. But the Chu army had too many people and they kept rushing over. Zheng Zhong had no choice but to retreat while fighting.

"General, these people are the new South Korean army." A school lieutenant reported.

"Well. I didn't expect it. It turned out to be the new South Korean army. How could they come to Qi and go to war with us?" Nangong Suo asked clearly. However, no one answered. They did not know that Jimo City had been taken by the Han army. Their current task was to **** those expensive goods to Wei State as soon as possible, and then sell them to other countries. For other things, he Don't ask at all.

"However, General, their guns are very special." The captain said, handing the captured gun to Nangong Suo.

"Oh." Nangong Suo took a look curiously.

"It's really weird. This gun is much more delicate than ours, and there is no fire door." Nangong Suo said after seeing it. For them, a gun without a fire door is very difficult to understand.

"General, I tried this small gun just now. It is a full-brass bullet, which is very expensive. But the range and power of the bullet shot out is much better than the weapon in our hands." Then talked about.

"Well. We have already learned about this matter." Nangong Suo said.

"This weapon is too powerful. But the price is also very high. After all, such a bullet requires a lot of money. This is something we never dared to think about before." Nangong Suo said.

"Forget it. This kind of thing can only be captured. We will also have this weapon when we have money. Now, we should catch these people well and catch them to solve more things." Nangong Suo said.

"Alright. Everyone is going to arrest people. Be careful not to get shots on the head." Nangong Suo said at this time.

"Yes. General." Everyone got the order to start the action. Nangong Suo also began to hide, after all, he was not very safe at this time. The soldiers of the Korean New Army kept firing their guns, which made many people feel very worried. They understood that their lives were in the hands of others at this time. After hearing the order of Nam Gongsuo, many people intuitively began to search and pursue others. South Korea’s new army. Suddenly, a large number of Chu Army soldiers ran back and forth around a transport team to capture the new South Korean soldiers. Once caught, they would be treated cruelly. After all, such a cold gun was the most wicked thing for them. .

Qin Guo Xianyang University, inside the investment office of the mechanical research room.

"What I introduced is the turbocharging technology that I recently researched." Qin Fang said with a smile.

"As we all know, the key and core of a locomotive is the engine. A powerful engine can solve many problems. After all, having such a platform is very important to our development." Qin Fang said with a smile. To.

"However, research and upgrading the engine requires a lot of research costs. Sometimes the power cannot be increased, but the weight of the engine is increased. This is a waste of important weight for locomotives and airplanes. This way. The foundation built by the platform will be very weak, which is very detrimental to our future development." Qin Fang introduced with a smile. He is very confident in his turbocharging technology, because he believes that under the current situation, Qin Guo urgently needs more new technologies to increase the power of the engine, but the study of high-horsepower engines is not an issue. Simple things, this requires materials, engineering machinery processing, etc. to overcome, this is definitely not a trivial matter, it consumes a lot of things, it is possible that the invested funds will not get any research results in the end, Qin Guo Many companies have thought of a lot of methods for the high-horsepower engine, and many companies are studying it. To solve this problem. Many university laboratories are studying to do such a thing. Qin Fang is such a research student.

"Yeah. Tell me about your research results, we all know the importance of engines." An investor said impatiently. He has been sitting all morning. He thinks many projects are very good, but these projects require continuous investment in capital to solve the problem, but the current capital is tight after all, so investment projects, especially these investments in science and technology. Investors are generally quite cautious. Too radical technology will make you give up first, after all, the probability of failure is too great.

"Good. Simply put. My solution is to increase the engine's air intake, thereby increasing the engine's power and torque. In this way, the engine's power will be more powerful." Qin Fang introduced.

"This is a schematic diagram I made." As Qin Fang explained, he took out the schematic diagram he painted.

"As we all know, the engine outputs power by burning fuel in the cylinder to do work. Since the amount of fuel input is limited by the amount of air sucked into the cylinder, the power output by the engine will also be limited. If the engine's operating performance is already at its maximum In a good state, increasing the output power can only increase the fuel volume by compressing more air into the cylinder, thereby improving the combustion performance. Therefore, under the existing technical conditions, the turbocharger is the only one that can make the engine work efficiently. A mechanical device that increases the output power under the same condition." Qin Fang explained solemnly. He introduced with a very serious academic.

"The turbocharger is mainly composed of a turbine chamber and a supercharger. First, the intake port of the turbine chamber is connected to the exhaust manifold of the engine, and the exhaust port is connected to the exhaust pipe. Then the intake of the supercharger The port is connected with the air filter pipe, and the exhaust port is connected to the intake pipe. Finally, the turbine and the impeller are installed in the turbine chamber and the supercharger respectively, and the two are coaxially and rigidly connected. This is the turbocharger device." Qin Fang Speaking of.

"Sorry, excuse me." The investor said at this time.

"Your turbocharging technology, in my opinion, has some conflicts with some technical patents. In fact, this thing is a kind of air compressor." The investor directly named the essence of turbocharging.

"A lot of people are doing this kind of things. If you do it like this, it is easy to infringe, and you have to take the legal path, which is very time-consuming. I don't think there is a need to invest in this kind of things." At this time, investors are impatient Speaking of. Perhaps it was because of having been sitting all morning, or because he really had some understanding of such things, so in the end, the investors kicked Qin Fang out unceremoniously.

"This. My project was researched by myself. Listen to me. I know that many people are working on such air compressors. However, they don’t have samples. I have samples. With such samples, I will You can apply for a patent, this is definitely a good technology, as long as you put it into production, there is absolutely no problem." Qin Fang then persuaded the other party to come.

"It's useless, I know this thing. Many people are doing research, but there is no way. This thing is like this." The investor waved his arm to indicate that the next project can come in. The investor confirms that there is no need to continue to invest in this project. After all, there are many things to study in this area. The most important thing is that the turbocharging technology is not mature enough. Although there are samples, there are still many shortcomings in such samples. The place. Therefore, investors are very clear that they will not be able to use such technology at all, and the private sector will not spend more money on a car with high horsepower. As long as it is a car. In many places, such as some countries in the Central Plains, there are few places where locomotives are used. In many places, ox carts are still used. Better places are horse-drawn carts. The roads with much better road conditions are carriages and some locomotives. The turbocharging technology is obviously a bit early for private technology.

Moreover. The folks feel very troubled by such a high-horsepower technology. Although they also hope that a high-horsepower engine can solve the power problem of the car, the problem is that the demand for this technology is not very large. After all, locomotives have only been promoted for a few years. Qin’s locomotives are most intensively used in Guanzhong. You really don’t have such a big demand in other places. Under such circumstances, turbocharging technology does not have much market. It is no wonder that investors are very interested in such technology. No interest at all.

"Damn it." Qin Fang complained loudly after being blasted out. All of his technology was prepared for the development of turbochargers. He finally got a sample of his own, but there was no way. Such technology could not get the investment of those engine manufacturers, nor did he get investment. It means that his research is wasted. He will spend quite a long time on this, which is a situation that he absolutely does not want to see.

"Damn it," Qin Fang complained. He has studied many subjects in order to study this technology. From materials to power, engineering design was learned by himself. He didn't come from a major, he came from an apprentice, and he studied these things with his hobby of machinery. But what I didn't expect is that no one would use such a technology. If no one invests in such technology for him, he will have no funds for research. His own may lose everything, because all the research is his own. Sometimes I have to go to the machine factory to process some important parts, and then come back to study his turbocharging technology.

"Are you Qin Fang?" Just then. A voice came from behind Qin Fang.

"Oh. Yes, I am. I am Qin Fang." Qin Fang looked at the man standing behind, a soldier, somewhat surprised. The two five-pointed stars on the shoulders indicate each other's military rank and status.

"I don't know what the chief is asking for me?" Qin Fang asked boldly.

"Oh. My name is Meng Tian. From the Ministry of National Defense." Meng Tian introduced.

"Oh. It's Chief Meng." Qin Fang looked at Meng Tian nervously. He didn't know why Meng Tian looked for himself, or what the other party had intent.

"I just listened to your technical statement. I am very interested. You can say that. I think the military is very interested in this technology. Our Ministry of National Defense wants to buy this kind of technology patent, and we want to hire you. The technical research department of the Ministry of National Defense does research. Continue to develop turbochargers." Meng Tian said.

"This. I am applying for a technical patent, and I think it will be down soon." Qin Fang was a little nervous, but when he heard Meng Tian talk about the turbocharger, he suddenly relaxed.

"Oh. That's it. Our military is very concerned about increasing engine horsepower." Meng Tian actively explained.

"Yeah." Qin Fang began to calm down.

"It happens that the Ministry of National Defense has such a part of funds for technology research and development. Therefore, we hope to buy Mr. Qin's technology patents and then hire him to continue research. After all, the military urgently needs a more powerful engine." Meng Tian Then talked about.

"Yeah. This is easy to say." Qin Fang nodded and said. He now understands why he cannot get sufficient funds for his project. The reason lies in his project. As far as the current market is concerned, increasing the horsepower is not very meaningful, because the demand for motor vehicles is not very large, and the research on engines with too much horsepower does not cost a lot of money, as long as there are low-horsepower engines. The engine can solve the problem, they will never take the initiative to develop such a project.

After all, the civilian market is so small. Although it has great potential, it is difficult to develop. People in various countries generally don’t have much money. Their demand for motor vehicles is not very large. The problem can be solved by using low-horsepower vehicles. The development of a high-horsepower engine will not only increase the cost, but also the price will remain high. In this way, the other party will definitely not accept it. This is a thankless thing for them, so Investors, especially private investors, are not interested in this project, because they need a project to develop, not a project to make a loss.

Technicians think that developing new technologies is a good thing, but in the eyes of investors, only profitable projects are good projects. Therefore, Qin Fang's project should not be optimistic. But the military’s project is different. The Qin Army urgently needs a device that can quickly increase horsepower. After all, the load-bearing capacity is very limited. If they can increase the horsepower of aircraft and other vehicles, they are still willing to do so.

"Our military urgently needs to make changes. After all, the more horsepower our military needs, the better. Therefore, we are optimistic about Mr. Qin's project." Meng Yi went on to explain.

"I understand this." Qin Fang said.

"To be honest, I am very happy to accept such a condition and project. After all, I also hope to get support for such a project." Qin Fang said.

"That's good. That's good. Mr. Qin can come to the Ministry of National Defense. I will make arrangements for him." Meng Tian continued.

"Thank you so much," Qin Fang said with a smile. After all, his current situation is very bad. If this problem can be solved, it would be great for him.

Qi State Binhai District.

"It turned out to be Brother Han." Zhang Ying said to a Korean businessman in a greeting. This Korean businessman is called Han Fa. He has two merchant ships. In the coastal area, two ships are considered to be the smallest.

"Brother Zhang is polite. Anyway, everyone is from Xinzheng. I am also from Xinzheng. Unfortunately, I haven't been back for two years." Han Fa said.

"Oh. Why didn't Big Brother go back there?" Zhang Ying asked.

"It's not that these businesses can't go away. In recent years, maritime trade has developed extremely fast." Han Fa said.

"Especially for ships going to Nanyang, it takes four or five months to go back and forth from Queen Island to Nanyang at the fastest. It takes six months to go there, and then one and a half months to come here. In this way, the business will be completed. Settlement After the payment is made, we must take advantage of the good wind. We will go south to do business immediately. Therefore, we will not be able to return home after going back and forth several times." Han Fa said with a smile.

"Is Nanyang's business really that hot?" Zhang Ying asked at this time.

"Yes. Fire, for sure. Do you know?" Han Fa said.

"We load things from the north on a ship and ship them to the south, and we can sell a lot of money at once. But the place we sell is a colony of Chu in the south. There are a lot of things in those places, and a musket can also be sold for two golds. In addition, there are artillery. Gunpowder, and so on. These things need more. Pig iron, all kinds of ironware, are also very needed." Han Fa said with a smile.

"There are also many things in Nanyang, such as some precious trees, spices, etc. These things are transported to the north again to sell, or they are hoarded. For example, they are hoarded on Queen Island and hire some ships to transport them. Then go to Chu country. There are sugar, tea, silk, and other products in the south of Chu State. These things fainted Qin State, and they can still make several times the profit. Therefore, the more you run, the more you make. Now many people , Basically do this. When you come to the coastal area, you unload the goods and ran away. Sometimes the payment is only half of the payment." Han Fa explained.

"Yeah." Zhang Ying nodded. At this time he understood. Why was there such a big reaction last time when troops were sent to forcibly recruit ships. In addition, the reason why these businessmen would do this is that they took a longer time to come down, but they made a profit of 300%. Such a profit is absolutely rare. Think about it, who would be willing to shut out such huge profits. Think about it, the money the South Korean government gave them is not enough for half of their salary funds. Such salary is definitely a loss. It's no wonder that no ship will take the initiative to transport goods. After all, if they were to transport military supplies, they had to leave to Jimo with a full load, and if they were going south, they would go south by empty boat. Not only that, if they return, the possibility of accidents will increase. None of them wanted to see such a situation, so Merchant Marine refused. Although the South Korean Navy also has warships to transport, but this time the main task is to transport logistical supplies. If there is no logistical supplies, then the battle of the South Korean Marines will be delayed, which is absolutely detrimental to their development.

"Then, Brother Han." Zhang Ying exclaimed kindly at this time.

"Last time I heard that the Han army seized a merchant ship, what happened?" Zhang Ying asked.

"Oh. This matter is the South Korean Marine Corps. They want to transport military supplies, but we all have a lot of business. Therefore, these merchants are unwilling to do this, but these military supplies must be transported. These soldiers. I was in a hurry. There is no way. They are all ordered to do this. We understand this. However, it is not easy for us businessmen. It is very difficult for everyone to make some money." Han Fa said.

"So we all ignored it, and the soldiers became anxious. They did something radical. Fortunately, the Qi army was protecting us, and they also came to confront the queen. In the end, the matter went to the queen. The queen did. I also paid great attention to us. The mission was cancelled and the operation was cancelled." Han Fa said.

"Speaking of it, this matter is indeed our fault." Han Fa said.

"Everyone is Korean, and the queen can deal with the officers after the incident. This shows that the queen is facing us. According to the truth, we are all Koreans. We should send some military supplies to the queen, but the compensation is really good. Too little. Moreover, the time-consuming is a bit too long. If the transported materials are in danger or other things, everyone will lose more." Han Fa said.

"So, brothers know that it is not easy for us businessmen. The wind and waves on the sea are very big, and it is not easy for us. Therefore, considering our business, everyone has discussed it. We will not do it. Come, that's the case. But we think we should do it, but the queen should look at our situation. We know that we are in a bad situation." Han Fa said.

"But doing this will make the Queen embarrassed." Zhang Ying said.

"There is no way, we are businessmen." Han Fa explained.

"Perhaps, everyone can sit down and discuss it carefully, maybe there is a solution. After all, it is okay to transport these things." Zhang Ying persuaded at this time.

"To be honest, we are also tempted, but thinking about it, it is not easy for everyone. This sea trade seems to be very profitable. In fact, everyone knows in their hearts that there is no way. We want to deal with the queen, but our ability is limited." Han Speaking of embarrassment.

Hearing this, Zhang Ying really wanted to yell at him, but there was no way he could make them businessmen, and now they still need to rely on them.

"We can cooperate and cooperate. After all, the South Korean Marine Corps lays down Jimo City for you. With Jimo City, everyone will have great benefits in terms of berthing at the port, and everyone can see the benefits." Zhang Ying went on to say.