NABC Chapter 1903 Inspection of the Research Institute
Chapter 1903 Inspection of the Research Institute
Li Shen hasn't paid attention to the Academy of Sciences' research projects for a long time.
His only concern was the gunpowder department.
Li Shen didn't pay much attention to other things, even the steam engine department.
He knew that it was impossible to achieve the level of the Industrial Revolution with just his own ideas.
For example, he doesn’t know how to make the most important machine tool.
This requires the people in the Academy of Sciences to figure out on their own; all they can provide is financial assistance.
This allows researchers to have no worries.
Over the years, he has recruited various talents from all over the world, including some people with creative ideas.
The purpose is to use collective wisdom to improve the level of science and technology, which is a long process.
Although he had seen how many things were made and could make some things, it was very difficult to make these people understand the basic principles.
For example, gravity and atmospheric pressure, Li Shen himself doesn’t understand these things, so how can he explain them to these people?
Li Shen was walking on the smooth blue brick road with a crutch, looking around, when two people came running over from a distance.
One of them was fat and had big ears. He was Wang Hongfu, and the other was the manager here.
"I see His Highness Prince Ji."
The two men came over and saluted.
"Hey? Lao Wang, why are you here?"
Li Shen was stunned when he saw Wang Hongfu.
"Your Highness, this is the reconstruction institute. I will be personally watching over it this time."
Wang Hongfu saluted and replied.
"What about Pei Mingli? You didn't bring him here with you, did you?" Li Shen asked with a frown.
"Your Highness, you are joking. How could I possibly bring him here? Didn't Your Highness make it clear to me last time?
I took him to the football field for a while, and now I have arranged for him to be there."
Wang Hongfu hurried to explain.
Li Shen nodded:
'Well, that's good. No one is allowed to enter here without my order.
Let Pei Mingli get involved in more of the palace’s business in the future. I want him to take over this aspect, and you can also free up your hands to work for me.
But remember, you are still in charge of the workshop. It contains the foundation of our Ji Wangfu's fortune, so you must not reveal it to anyone.'
Newcomers must be examined before they can be reused.
Although Pei Mingli was recruited by Li Shen, Li Shen would never say that if you don't trust someone, don't employ him.
Li Shen doesn't dare to gamble on human nature.
"Yes, Your Majesty. I understand what you mean. I will make him accept it as soon as possible." Wang Hongfu nodded and accepted the order.
"Let's go and see how you built it."
"Your Highness, please come this way." Wang Hongfu hurriedly led Li Shen to the east.
After walking for a while, we arrived at the east wall. There had been an opening there and construction was in full swing.
"Your Majesty, this will be the research room of Gunpowder Group 2 from now on. It is more than thirty feet away from the other research rooms.
This ensures that if something goes wrong, other groups will not be affected.
Group One is in front of Group Two and is also an independent courtyard. It is about thirty meters away from Group Two.
Also stay away from other groups, and the villain has selected a new group of talents to join them.
There were heavy casualties in both groups in this explosion and there was a shortage of personnel.
I also had someone build it..."
Wang Hongfu pointed to the construction site in front of him and explained it, then pointed to the other side and explained it in detail.
He also learned his lesson. To be honest, although Wang Hongfu was able to enter the research institute, he could not enter the laboratories inside.
So he doesn't know what this institute is researching specifically.
How could he know that the thing that King Ji had people research was so powerful that it could even blow down a house.
He had only heard that gunpowder was used to make fireworks, and he had never seen the true power of gunpowder.
He didn't pay much attention to the first explosion, until this explosion he realized the seriousness of the problem.
Li Shen nodded frequently as he listened to Wang Hongfu's report. There were many things that Li Shen had not thought of.
It seems that Wang Hongfu really put his heart into it this time.
"Well, that's great. If you need anything else, just let me know. It's not a big deal if it can be solved with money."
Li Shen nodded in satisfaction and praised.
"Your Highness, we don't need anything at the moment. The materials for construction are all ordinary things." Wang Hongfu shook his head.
"Um... Your Highness, I have something to tell you." The steward beside Wang Hongfu said carefully.
"Oh? What's the matter, Manager Yu? Tell me." Li Shen immediately became interested after hearing that. After all, Manager Yu was the one who was really in charge.
Steward Yu stepped forward and saluted, saying respectfully:
"Your Majesty, the research institute currently lacks defense forces. If someone breaks in and steals the formula, I'm afraid we won't be able to stop them."
"Hmm?" Li Shen frowned after hearing this. "Manager Yu, have you discovered anything? Or is there anyone who wants to take over our research institute?"
Li Shen felt that since he said that, there must be something going on.
Manager Yu did shake his head:
"Your Highness, we don't have that right now. The guards here have 50 people on guard every day.
But they are responsible for picking up and dropping off researchers every day.
During this process, only five guards were left at the door to guard it.
I know this is a matter of great importance, so..."
At this point, Li Shen understood everything. Manager Yu was also afraid of taking responsibility if something went wrong.
However, Li Shen felt that what he said made sense. When going to and from get off work, there were only five people guarding the door.
If an accident happens, it will be too late.
This place is dozens of miles away from Chang'an City and also some distance away from the Dongshan Guard Camp.
Li Shen thought for a moment before raising his head:
"Manager Yu is right. This is indeed very unsafe, especially after our research institute has come up with some results.
There will definitely be people who covet it." Li Shen has too many enemies.
"Your Highness, why don't you send more guards?" Wang Hongfu suggested.
Li Shen shook his head:
"This is not a long-term solution. The number of guards in the camp is insufficient. If I go on a long journey, these guards must follow me."
"Then why not recruit some guards?"
"Bullshit." Li Shen cursed when he heard Wang Hongfu's suggestion.
"Now the number of guards in Prince Ji's Palace has reached 3,600 to 3,700, which is beyond the limit.
Do you know how many people in the court have impeached me for this?
If you increase the number, wouldn't that be treason?"
If it weren't for his father's mercy, he wouldn't dare to have so many people. Three thousand guards, one hundred and fifty sharp swords, five hundred guards from Prince Ji's palace, and one hundred personal guards.
Normally, whether it is a sharp blade or the guards or personal guards of Prince Ji’s Mansion, they should all be selected from these three thousand guards.
It’s just that Li Shen has that paper mill, so there are more people.
Li Shimin turned a blind eye and ignored him, but that didn't mean he could recruit soldiers without restraint.
Li Shen's mind raced and suddenly his eyes lit up:
"By the way, we can borrow someone."
(Don’t worry, I’m watching Pakistani hands rubbing the machine tool. Poke, poke, poke)