Chapter 140 I want to make a plane
Compared with any place in this era, the "Royal Academy of Sciences of the Chinese Empire" is the most dynamic place. It is also the most lit place in the world. It has lights on 24 hours a day. This is the largest library in the world after the Alexander Library. And Martin can also guarantee that no one in this world can destroy this place again.
All books are available in multiple languages, and now because of the completion of movable type printing machine, the reprinting and sale of various books has long been carried out by merchants. On Huaxia Island, books are becoming a part of daily life. Especially in recent years, more and more people have received high school education, and the speed of popularizing knowledge here is getting faster and faster.
During the past few years of operating Huaxia Island, Martin felt that he confirmed one thing, that is, people in this era are not stupid at all compared to people in his era. Although due to various restrictions, more scientific research and exploration cannot be carried out, and more machine designs and weapons cannot be produced. However, with the increase of scholars from all over the world, the exploration here has finally been carried out in an orderly manner.
This is what Martin is most satisfied with. He does not think that the entire nation can be revitalized with new weapons and equipment, but the exploration of science and technology is the time for a nation to truly revitalize.
Therefore, at night, in the "Royal Academy of Sciences of the Chinese Empire", it is often time for him to chat and communicate with other scholars here.
"Well, I really don't know when our plane will actually fly into the sky!"
The man who spoke was the madman Iva, and his life was comfortable at this moment. Of course, it was probably the only thing that Martin had to provide him with, to take care of his life, and the people who lived and urged him to eat and take a bath. Dr. Acheson was also starting his medical research career here at this moment. What made him feel particularly satisfied was that Zhao Fubo had already sent back the news that his sister Veronica was on the way here. He even thought that if her sister came here, she would definitely be crazy about everything here.
Looking out from the top floor of the "Huaxia Imperial Academy of Sciences" for scholars to relax, the entire Huaxia City is like a city with life. On tall buildings, lifts formed by liquid pressure provided by windmills are sending people to their homes in high-rise buildings. Although these buildings are slightly monotonous because they are assembled and produced by prefabricated cement components, the construction speed is the fastest-built building in the world.
Bright lights appear on the glass windows, and figures appear on the curtains. Under the bright street lights on the streets, bicycles and carriages are like streams under the sun, flashing with stars and flowing non-stop. As the only pearl in the world, Huaxia City has the largest race and the most fair and strict legal system. Whether from the distant East or the West is not nearby Africa or Arabia, no one will be immersed in this vibrant city.
"The plane goes into the sky?"
When Martin thought of the crazy idea of the madman Iva, he couldn't help but shake his head. After seeing the rocket, this guy actually asked Martin to discuss whether he could use a rocket to send him and his plane that had completed the experiment in the wind tunnel to heaven. Of course, Martin knew that this was absurd idea. After all, a thousand households had this idea during the Yuan Dynasty, but at that time it used a kite, and it thought that the result would not be too wonderful.
So now, can gliders boosted by black gunpowder go to heaven? Of course, it is not possible. After all, just a rocket thrust stability, I don’t know how many years it takes to succeed. Obviously, the madman Iva’s idea was really crazy because of his knowledge and scientific basics. However, Martin also knew that he would directly deny this guy’s idea, and he might have tried it quietly behind his back. The easiest way is to show him a way out and let him try it slowly.
"Well, I think this idea is feasible, but there is a problem. The gunpowder boost is quite unstable, which will affect the flight efficiency of the aircraft. Therefore, I think you should try it successfully in the wind tunnel before saying what you want to go to heaven!"
The madman Iva knew that in the "Chinese Imperial Academy of Sciences", what Martin said was counted, so he naturally did not dare to resist him. He promised to say another condition.
"Okay, I promise you, but if I can successfully experiment in the wind tunnel, then don't stop me anymore!"
"Of course, if you can successfully experiment in a wind tunnel, I will naturally not stop you. But the premise is to have a life umbrella, so if you come to heaven and survive if something goes wrong, you are the treasure of our Academy of Sciences!"
Although Martin spoke with a tone of ridicule, it was indeed the case, because the madman Iva is really a pretty crazy guy and has crazy preferences for any natural science or machinery.
Hearing Martin's words, the madman Iva looked happy and contented. It seemed that he did not plan to stay here, but was confident that he would use rockets to send the plane he made with wooden skeletons and silk-skinned plane to the sky. As for whether this thing will be used for transportation or war in the future, it is not a problem for his crazy head. As long as it can be made, it is the most important thing for him.
"Okay, okay, I'm just a baby, but I'm going to work hard now, I'm not as leisurely as you guys!"
Facing the wine, snacks, and fruits on the coffee table, he, who had no interest in life, did not know how to enjoy it. After receiving Martin's permission, he planned to go back to his own test site. For him, the medicines, machinery and his miserable students were obviously more attractive to him than those sitting here.
Of course, Martin didn't believe that the Rockets could send the plane made of metre materials, silk cloth and steel wire into the sky. However, when he looked at the back of the madman Iva, he thought of Zhao Fubo who was about to return. Unlike the madman Iva, Martin had to consider the development of China Island and his students' grasp of the future.
Chapter completed!