After listening to Einstein's words, Fang Xiaoyu nodded. He also mentioned the use of steam engines to his second grandfather back then. However, when his second grandfather returned to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce for discussion, the final conclusion was similar to Feng Jingru's. The reason was still that steam engines would

A large number of workers in the workshops were unemployed, and the steam engine was too cumbersome. Once it was damaged, repairing it was very troublesome, and it was better to operate it manually. The conclusion of the Ministry of Industry almost made Fang Xiaoyu angry to death, and what happened to Einstein was inevitable.

Einstein went on to say: "I borrowed some money from a businessman from my hometown and planned to go to the Western Continent to try our luck, but it snowed heavily when we passed by, and I was trapped here. After hearing what Einstein said, Fang Xiaoyu almost ran away

Go out and kiss the snow.

If it hadn't been for the heavy snow, how could he have met such a talented inventor, who actually single-handedly invented a small water tube boiler that was far ahead of the current world? You must know that even if he was so focused on heavy industry research, Xiao Feng could not

Water tube boilers have not been studied yet. Of course, this is also related to the fact that Xiaofeng’s research directions are too many and too complex.

Fang Xiaoyu was extremely excited to discover such a promising talent like Einstein. He immediately recruited him: "If I invite you to work for me, would you be willing?" Einstein looked at him and he was still just a teenager.

Fang Xiaoyu said: "It seems that you are not very old, why can you hire me?"

"Just because he is Fang Xiaoyu, a major general in the empire, one of the four major lords, and the hottest rising star in the empire right now."

Fang Xiaoyu followed the sound and saw a strange middle-aged man with somewhat familiar features standing behind him with a few followers. This middle-aged man was 1.9 meters tall, with a short beard with sideburns on his face.

He looks extremely tough, wearing black uniforms, leather boots staring at his feet, and his hands are thick and powerful.

Fang Xiaoyu looked the person up and down carefully and found that the man's right hand and index finger were covered with a layer of calluses, obviously caused by long-term shooting. There was also a faint white line on his hairline, which was caused by wearing a hard-brimmed military cap for a long time.

As a result, this kind of hat was only worn by officers, and there were several followers around him. Fang Xiaoyu secretly thought that this must be a senior officer.

Fang Xiaoyu said in surprise: "I don't know who you are? How do you know my identity?" The middle-aged man waved his hand for the entourage to leave, then sat directly at Fang Xiaoyu's table, took Fang Xiaoyu's cup and poured a glass of wine.

After finishing the drink, he said: "Good wine, really good wine. You really saved the best wine and drank it yourself. It's a shame that I still treasure the thyme wine sold in Fang's shop so much."

The middle-aged man looked at Fang Xiaoyu, who was still looking at him with a puzzled expression, and smiled: "I am Xia Yushang, the lord of Loulan County." Fang Xiaoyu exclaimed: "Third uncle." Xia Yushang smiled: "You don't seem to be here yet.

When you marry my niece, why do you call me third uncle?" Fang Xiaoyu scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "I'm used to it in the capital. I've been calling him fifth uncle for several years." Xia Yushang smiled and said, "Cheng Zhi is still

That's how he behaves when he becomes a lieutenant general."

Fang Xiaoyu said with a smile: "I didn't expect that my third uncle would be trapped here, what a coincidence." After listening to Xia Yushang's words, Einstein, who was thinking hard on the side, suddenly realized: "You are the magical Fang, the one who brewed thyme wine."

, the recipe for making snow-white orchid sugar?" Fang Xiaoyu said with a smile: "Yes, I am."

Einstein said: "Do you approve of my invention? But you haven't seen it yet." Fang Xiaoyu said with a smile: "Don't forget, I am also an inventor. I can understand the principle as long as you introduce the general situation." Now.

Fang Xiaoyu boasted that he no longer had to draft.

Einstein said excitedly: "Well, as long as you agree, I will work for you, but you have to provide me with the best laboratory." Fang Xiaoyu said with a smile: "Of course, you are not the only foreign scientist here.

, they all have their own state-of-the-art laboratories, sufficient scientific research funds, the best assistants, and dedicated personnel to take care of their daily lives."

At this time, Xia Yushang suddenly smiled and said to Einstein: "If you are willing to follow me, I will also provide you with the best conditions." Fang Xiaoyu rolled his eyes at Xia Yushang and said: "Uncle, I have you.

Are you bullying the juniors like this? Poaching is too obvious, and you are openly robbing me of people."

Xia Yushang smiled and said: "Who doesn't know that Fang Xiaoyu has a pair of discerning eyes, and if you can take a fancy to someone, he is definitely not an ordinary person. I heard that you have many talented people and there is no shortage of this one, how about leaving it to your third uncle?" Fang Xiaoyu

He smiled and said: "Uncle San, you have neither scientific and technological talents who can support research, nor officials who can use scientific and technological talents, nor any experimental conditions. I can say without exaggeration that he is the best in my hands."

Scientific and technological talents can create many new inventions, but if they are in your hands, they are no more powerful than a soldier."

Xia Yushang pondered for a long time and said: "You are right, but you must also be considerate of my third uncle. Although we are both lords, my place is dry and barren, and the income is not much. Although the empire allows lords to expand externally, I do not have that ability.

Due to economic conditions, even the army does not dare to recruit too many people."

Fang Xiaoyu nodded. He was quite familiar with the situation in Loulan County. In recent decades, desertification there has been severe, and many cultivated lands have been abandoned. The only place that can be cultivated now is the Crimean Basin. In addition to the agricultural income there, Loulan County

The only income is from collecting tolls from business travelers.

However, in recent years, as Xia Houmin began to use naval escorts, maritime transportation has flourished, and more and more materials of all kinds are transported by sea. Due to the high cost of land transportation, its scale has shrunk a lot. Loulan County’s land transportation arteries have

The importance has been seriously reduced. After all, the cost of sea transportation is not only low, but now with naval escort, the safety has also been greatly improved, so Xia Yushang is getting poorer and poorer.

Fang Xiaoyu nodded and said: "I know a little about the situation at Third Uncle's place. I can think of ways to see if I can make it easier for Third Uncle." Xia Yushang said with some excitement: "Really? Thank you for that. I

I believe that as long as you are willing, things will change soon."

Fang Xiaoyu said with a smile: "When you come back from Beijing, Third Uncle, please send more people to my place. I will teach them some things, hoping to change the face of Loulan County." With Fang Xiaoyu's guarantee, Xia Yushang knew that Loulan County

The economic situation will definitely be greatly improved.

Fang Xiaoyu's promise made Xia Yushang extremely happy. The three of them ordered a few more dishes, and everyone drank a lot of wine. Fortunately, Fang Xiaoyu brought a lot of wine, which was enough for the three of them to drink. In the end, the three of them were a little drunk before they stopped.

field.

The heavy snow fell for another five days before the weather gradually improved. In order to keep in touch with each other, Fang Xiaoyu and Xia Yushang often drank together in the past few days, and the two gradually became familiar with each other. Under the sunlight, the snow on the ground slipped

It went very quickly, and although the road was a little muddy due to the snow and water, it was still passable.

Now that the road has been opened, people who were blocked by heavy snow can continue their journey. Fang Xiaoyu invited Xia Yushang to go on the road together, and Xia Yushang readily agreed. The two chatted happily along the way, but Einstein

From time to time, he came to harass Fang Xiaoyu and asked some scientific questions. Fang Xiaoyu found that he was almost an all-rounder and was involved in every subject. Fang Xiaoyu also had a variety of questions.

Fortunately, Fang Xiaoyu was also trained in the Internet era. He knew a little bit about everything. Even if he didn't know anything, he still had a strong backing like Xiaofeng. Naturally, he was convinced by Einstein. However, it became annoying after a long time, and in the end it was really annoying.

Fang Xiaoyu, who was so enlightened, simply gave him a theoretical idea of ​​an airplane and asked him to study it on his own. For the current technical conditions, this project was too difficult. Einstein began to hide in the carriage all day long and did not come out except to eat. Fang Xiaoyu

My ears were finally quiet.

"That kid from the New World finally stopped being annoying." Xia Yushang said with emotion: "This kid's questions are really weird. I was confused when I heard them. Thank you for your clear answer. I finally understand why you

He said that following me is no better than a small soldier. If you have talent, you need someone who can use it. Now I admire you from the bottom of my heart."

Fang Xiaoyu smiled and said modestly: "Third Uncle, you don't have to be polite. The so-called karma has specialization, but I can't compare to you, Third Uncle, in combat."

"What?" Xia Yushang said with a wry smile: "Are you complimenting me or making fun of me? Who doesn't know your name as 'Empire Strong City'? You are now the new generation of the Empire who is as famous as the God of War Wang Xuan.
Chapter completed!