Chapter 235 The Fifth Greatest Invention

  When human beings enter the industrial age, the demand for energy is increasing.

  Coal, oil, and natural gas are being continuously mined and used, especially oil, which is a flowing black fuel and has become a necessity in modern society.

Exploitation, transportation, and refining of oil all cost money. When oil appears in front of users in the form of industrial products, it is already very expensive. Although gasoline and diesel in this era are only two or three yuan, a few years After that, when it became an oil importing country, the price of oil began to rise continuously. However, for the income level of people in this era, the price of these oils is still very high.

  So, some people began to think of crooked ways.

  Oil is too expensive, and the cheapest liquid that people can touch is water. So, can water be turned into fuel? If it can be done like this, it means the emergence of a cheap energy source!

Can?

  If in terms of composition, water molecules contain hydrogen atoms, as long as the hydrogen-oxygen covalent bond inside the water molecules can be broken, the hydrogen in the water can be released, so that water can be turned into fuel.

  However, if you want to break this covalent bond, you need to input energy. There will be no perpetual motion machines in the world.

   Electrolysis of water to obtain hydrogen is such a method, which needs to provide electric energy, and the same is true for other methods.

Therefore, in later generations, when a certain old Lai claims to have created a water-hydrogen car that can turn water into fuel as long as a special catalyst is used, most people will recognize that this is a complete fraud. The deception soon showed its true colors in front of the people of the whole country.

  However, in the 1980s and 1990s, there was another scam that caused a sensation all over the country and deceived many people. This was the famous Hongcheng base liquid.

  In 1954, Wang Hongcheng, the creator of the Hongcheng base liquid deception, was born in a worker's family in Harbin. There has never been a scholar in the last three generations. He only went to elementary school for four years intermittently. One of the intellectuals in the family, the only junior high school diploma. Or use pork instead.

In those days, satellites were being launched everywhere. In the farms near them, they were researching the technology of turning water into oil. What kind of saponification technology was used at that time, and it was even advertised, but after destroying an engine, it disappeared. below.

  However, Wang Hongcheng kept this kind of thing in his heart.

   Later, Wang Hongcheng worked as a carpenter and a soldier, and became a bus driver after being demobilized. After the country was opened, people's minds were also constantly opening up, and Wang Hongcheng's restless heart gradually became agitated.

Wang Hongcheng, who is only educated in the fourth grade of elementary school, is impossible to know the source of oil. He doesn't know that it was formed by the transformation of prehistoric marine animals and algae corpses in ancient times. In his eyes, these things are just like water. If it is drilled underground, then water will have a chance to turn into oil! (People in that era really thought so. The father of the hero of East China was still at a high school education level. He also believed that oil, like water, was produced underground.)

Therefore, Wang Hongcheng started to do it. Maybe in the past, he had a lofty ideal and struggled for human beings to obtain a cheap energy source. However, after countless failures, he began to take advantage of it. .

   It doesn't matter if you can't figure it out, as long as you let others believe it.

  Thus, Wang Hongcheng held some unknown liquid and announced in a big way that I invented Hongcheng base liquid! This special mother liquor only needs to be mixed with water at a ratio of 1:100,000 to obtain water-based fuel. This fuel can not only be ignited at one point, but also produces much higher energy than ordinary gasoline and diesel!

  This kind of fuel converted from water to oil will not cause pollution to the environment after burning, and has considerable environmental protection value. This is our "fifth invention of China".

   At the beginning, of course no one believed it. Some people began to go to Wang Hongcheng’s home to seek proof. So Wang Hongcheng performed it himself. When people watched the miraculous scene of water turning into oil, they believed it.

  Wang Hongcheng is not a scientist, but he is definitely a great magician, playing tricks with his wife, that's a genius! It is much more powerful than the magic pot performed by a magician in the Spring Festival Gala.

  For example, in front of everyone, he will drop his Hongcheng base liquid into the water, and then he can set the water on fire.

   It may seem tall, but there are actually many ways, such as adding calcium carbide, that is, calcium carbide powder, into water. The reaction between calcium carbide powder and water produces and burns acetylene, and acetylene has a little flammable property.

   In addition, you can also drop gasoline directly into the water. Since gasoline is less dense than water, it floats on the water, and as long as it encounters an open flame, the oil on the upper layer will ignite naturally.

  Although this kind of experiment will be seen through by professional people, Wang Hongcheng is very smart, and the people he invites are all non-professional and famous people. After those people saw it, they felt very miraculous, and they would promote it for him.

   In this way, his reputation is constantly expanding. Although many people in the scientific community are questioning, Wang Hongcheng never responds. He only needs to deceive the people he can deceive.

   I just don't know why this guy came to Huating, does he think he can deceive people here?

In the 1990s, there were many famous liars, such as qigong masters. However, everyone knows that qigong masters deceive people. Those people may not be unaware. What they value is not qigong’s ability to cure diseases and improve luck. What they value is The network behind the Qigong masters.

  What about Hongseong base fluid? It's a **** lie!

  Qin Tao was very emotional.

   "What is this meeting for?" Now that we met, Qin Tao had to ask. After all, it is not easy to deceive the Huating City Government with Hongcheng base liquid!

   "In order to start a new project, in order to solve the energy problem, the city wants to engage in this project, so it plans to develop puffed fuel. At the same time, the Navy also plans to invest..."

Snapped!

  Qin Tao slapped his hand on the table fiercely. It's fine to lie to others, but he dared to lie to the navy?

The navy is very hard, and the current military budget is tight. In addition to the salaries of the personnel, there are several warships built, and the funds are gone. Therefore, most of the warships are parked in the port all year round. The navy is also very interested in cheap fuel. eager.

  If this kind of thing is really added, the engine of the warship will be scrapped!

   "Boss Qin?" The people around were startled.

   "Can I attend this meeting?" Qin Tao asked.

  Yan Lao shook his head: "When you go over, this meeting will be over, there is no need to go, but if you want to know the content of the meeting, I can go and inquire."

  Qin Tao nodded: "OK."

   It is estimated that no specific agreement will be reached at this meeting, so it is better to wait and see.

   "Boss Qin, it's almost time for lunch, why don't we show our respect as landlords?" Elder Yan asked Qin Tao.

   "That... let's go to the student cafeteria to eat, let me experience it too." Qin Tao said.

  Although Qin Tao is also a college student, the School of Shipbuilding Industry he went to is simply not comparable to the university in front of him. It is several grades behind.

  Since you are here, you might as well have a meal in the cafeteria here, which can be regarded as a way to pass the addiction of being a student. Anyway, Qin Tao has not graduated for a few years. If you go to graduate school, you probably still hang out in college.

   "Since President Qin is interested, let's go to the cafeteria to experience it." Yan Lao agreed with a smile. Although Qin Tao is already the boss of a group, this gesture makes Yan Lao very satisfied.

   A group of people walked towards the cafeteria.

  Although it was time to eat, there were not many people in the cafeteria. Obviously, many students were still studying, so that they forgot the time to eat.

  Even the people in the cafeteria are reading while eating.

  The academic atmosphere of this university is so strong.

   "Give me a serving of Kung Pao Chicken, a serving of tomatoes and eggs, plus three taels of rice." Qin Tao pointed and ordered a few that he liked. As for paying the bill, that's not his concern.

   Holding the dinner plate, Qin Tao sat in front of a table, and looked at Mr. Cao opposite.

   "Old man, it's better to be a vegetarian. It's better to be light. Your braised lion's head is meat, so it's not very good. I'll help you eat it." After finishing speaking, Qin Tao actually picked up Mr. Cao's braised lion's head.

  Elder Cao's face was full of smiles: "I heard that Mr. Qin has no airs, and he can make friends with old guys like us. It really is."

They are all technical authorities, and when they eat with others, others are respectful and respectful. I have never seen someone like Qin Tao eat food from his own plate. Inexplicable intimacy.

  Qin Tao smiled: "Mr. Cao, to be friends with you is my high praise. In the future, I hope we can cooperate happily."

At this moment, a student of Mr. Yan hurried over: "I got it, I got it. In order to prove the performance of Hongcheng base fluid, a live demonstration will be held at Xincheng Swimming Pool tomorrow. The water in the pool is turned into fuel on site.”

   A big pool?

  This magician is about to start performing again!

   "Since this is the case, I must join in the fun tomorrow." Qin Tao said, "I want to see with my own eyes what's so weird about it."

   "I'm going too!" Cao Lao said.

   "Are you going too?"

   "That's right, those of us who are engaged in science, go and uncover the veil of the magic stick!"

  Although Hongcheng base fluid has been widely publicized in the society, some places have even taken the bait and invested a large amount of money in Wang Hongcheng, and some places even use this kind of extruded fuel for their vehicles. However, in the scientific community, people are skeptical about this thing, and can even directly judge that this thing is absolutely fake.

"For so many years, Hongcheng Base Fluid has been publicizing everywhere and attracting investment everywhere, but I have never seen this kind of thing put into production and use in large quantities, bragging about the fifth greatest invention every day, let's reveal its true colors!" Yan Lao also said Follow up.

   "It's strange to say, this is clearly a liar, why do so many people believe it?" Wang Hua sat at the next table and asked this side.

  So many people believe? Qin Tao had a sarcastic smile on his face: "Have you read the Emperor's New Clothes?"

This is a famous fairy tale. Two liars went to deceive the emperor. They obviously had nothing, but they said that they were weaving the most beautiful cloth, which only smart people could see. Consider yourself a fool.

  Even the emperor was deceived. He went to parade naked in the streets, and was finally told the truth by a child.

  This matter, of course, is also true.

  Some people may have been fooled, and some people may have realized that it is a scam, but if they expose the lie, then they will be overlooked, so they just continue to help promote it and make more people believe it.

  This is how this big nationwide scam started.

  At the end of 1991, a new swimming pool was built in Huating City.

  This swimming pool has a long history. It existed in 1938, and it was called the mainland swimming pool.

It has participated in many competitions and selected Olympic athletes. However, with the passage of time, it has gradually become outdated. Now, the swimming pool is in a semi-abandoned state, and the surrounding land, Going to put it up for auction.

  So, it happened to be used for this test.

  The water in the swimming pool has long been filthy, and there are still many rotten leaves floating on the water, which smells weird. On the rostrum in front of the swimming pool, there is a banner hanging.

  Pan Gu Kai Tian Liao Shi Zhang - China Wang Hongcheng.

  Looking at this domineering title, Qin Tao was extremely moved. It is quite arrogant for a liar to get along to this level!

"President Qin, what brought you here?" Just as Qin Tao was walking slowly, a naval officer greeted him. When I came to Huating, I felt proud of the spring breeze.

   "Our navy, we also want to get involved in this project? Whose idea?" Qin Tao asked Luo Wenzhong.

  Qin Tao came here because the navy was also involved. He couldn't watch the navy being cheated. The navy's precious funds couldn't be wasted like this.

"I don't know the details of what the superior means." Luo Wenzhong said: "However, the superior also knows that this project has many theoretical problems, so I plan to come here to experiment. Throw money."

  Qin Tao nodded: "So that's the case, I see, I'll go down and find a place to sit and watch the excitement."

   "Mr. Qin, since you are here, how can you sit down? Please take a seat!"

   At this moment, another person came to say hello, and it was the principal of Huating University, beside the principal, was Yan Lao.

   "Everyone is a big leader, how can I sit with you."

"Mr. Qin, it doesn't make sense for you to say that. What kind of leaders are we? You are the boss of Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group. You are much better than us in the shipbuilding industry. Come, come quickly, otherwise, I will It will lose face."

  Qin Tao had no choice but to walk onto the rostrum in front of the swimming pool.

  A middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes was chatting with the leaders present.

  He is of medium height, with a thin body, wearing glasses, and looks as refined as a scholar.

"Whether it's clean water or dirty water, the Hongcheng base fluid I invented can turn the water into flammable puffed fuel." Wang Hongcheng said with a confident look: "But we can't ignite the entire pool, we just need to burn it." It may be that after the puffed fuel is made, a bottle is tested from it. If it is all ignited, it may cause a disaster."

The leader nodded: "That's right, we just need to fish some of it for experiments. As long as this experiment is successful, our city will take this Hongcheng base fluid and puffed fuel as a key project! The city plans to invest Hundreds of millions of funds are used to develop this industry.”

   "Yes, leaders, please rest assured that there will be no problems. By the way, are the reporters from the TV station here?"

   After finishing speaking, Wang Hongcheng looked around, only to see Qin Tao and others walking over.

"Who is this?"

   "I'm Qin Tao, I've admired Hongcheng's name for a long time, and I came here today to join in the fun." Qin Tao said, stretching out his hand.

  Qin Tao? Where did it come from?

  Wang Hongcheng didn't know Qin Tao, but he, who was used to the officialdom, immediately stretched out his hand with a smile, and shook Qin Tao's hand: "Hello, hello."

"Leaders, there is something wrong with your arrangement today." Qin Tao said to the leaders present: "Your security work is not in place. I suggest that you ask the Marine Corps to come over and help maintain order. In case anyone listens What should I do if I want to steal the precious Hongcheng base fluid for experiments here?"

   Invite the Marine Corps to dispatch?

  Wang Hongcheng's face was slightly ugly, but Luo Wenzhong suddenly realized: "That's right, that's it. I'll call right away and ask the troops to send out force for protection!"

   "Just use my phone." Qin Tao took out his mobile phone and handed it to Luo Wenzhong.

   "No, don't bother to dispatch the army."

   "That can't be done, it's necessary."

  The navy also has a base in Huating. After receiving the news, military vehicles drove over one after another. A soldier with live ammunition set up a cordon around the entire swimming pool.

   "Have you started yet? What are you waiting for?" Qin Tao was a little bored.

   "Still waiting for the big leader."

"The big leader is coming?" Qin Tao said: "If the water in this pool becomes fuel, it will be very dangerous. Now, we need to search around the entire swimming pool to ensure safety. I am also idle It's okay, search and search with the soldiers."

   Qin Tao stood up as he spoke.

  Yan Lao and Cao Lao also stood up.

  Wang Hongcheng's forehead was covered with sweat. He wiped the sweat and watched the navy soldiers search everywhere, fearing that something might happen next moment. But fortunately, those people just glanced outside a certain key place, and after seeing the door lock, they didn't do anything.

  The big leader finally came, Wang Hongcheng greeted him, nodded and bowed: "Leader, you are here, leaders, can our experiment start?"

  The big leader also took time out of his busy schedule to come and look at it. Now that everything is ready, of course it has to start immediately.

  Qin Tao has also come back from a circle, empty-handed, nothing, nothing unexpected happened.

"let's start!"

   "Leaders, for such a pool of water, it is enough to add a bucket of my Hongcheng base liquid." Wang Hongcheng picked up a bucket of liquid that he had prepared earlier, and was full of interest.

  The milky-white bucket was just like a fake wine barrel. Wang Hongcheng carried it to the edge of the pool, and then poured the liquid inside into it.

"Leaders." Wang Hongcheng continued to introduce: "If you wait for the chemical reaction of the fuel itself, it will take a long time. Now, in order to speed up the reaction, we will install four submersible pumps inside to let the liquid inside flow. , we also need to add a cover on top of it to play a sealing role."

   After finishing speaking, Wang Hongcheng got busy again. Four submersible pumps were installed at the four corners of the swimming pool. Then, bamboo poles were placed on the top of the swimming pool, and a plastic film was placed on it.

   It is estimated that this swimming pool has been covered for the first time since its existence, which looks a little funny.

  The roar of the submersible pump sounded, and the sweaty Wang Hongcheng ran back to the rostrum: "Leaders, please be calm, and the puffed fuel will be produced in about half an hour."

   "Scientist Wang, what kind of scientific principle is this, can you introduce it to us?" Qin Tao said, "For example, write down the chemical equation of this Hongcheng base fluid for us?"

  Wang Hongcheng had a smile on his face: "I'm sorry, this is a commercial secret. I invented it after more than 10,000 researches. Before we signed a cooperation agreement, these were all secrets."

   "Oh, business secrets, sorry."

  Wang Hongcheng looked confident: "You're welcome."

   "Can the entire pool water be turned into puffed fuel? Will it be affected by other factors?"

   "Of course! This experiment will definitely not fail."

   "Then we will wait for a miracle to appear."

  Time passed slowly, Wang Hongcheng turned off the power of the water pump, waited for a while, and then said: "Everyone, the time to witness the miracle is coming, I'm going now..."

   "Scientist Wang, can I get it?"

   "No, it's too dangerous, what if you fall?"

"I'm not afraid."

   "That won't work, I'll do this kind of thing!"

   "Okay, can I use this cup?" Qin Tao said, drinking the water in the teacup serving the people in front of him, and then raised the teacup.

"Can."

  Wang Hongcheng took Qin Tao's teacup, walked to the side of the swimming pool, then bent down, scooped up a cup from the gap in the opened plastic film.

   "Leaders, this is the puffed fuel I invented. It has changed from water to high-quality fuel. Now, let me ignite it."

  The water cup was placed in front of the rostrum, and several fire extinguishers were prepared beside it just in case. Wang Hongcheng held a lighter and approached the cup confidently.

   While everyone was watching, the flame of the lighter approached the fuel, and then, the flame went out!

  Wang Hongcheng's complexion suddenly changed.

  (end of this chapter)