"What is this?" Guo Zhenglin and Mahama looked through the information Li Jie brought. The first page was drawn with a very complex machine structure diagram, which seemed to be more complicated than the armillary sphere used by their Imperial Heaven Monitor. I don't know what to do?

"You two flip back, there is a detailed introduction later!" Li Jie did not rush to explain, but smiled again.

Guo Zhenglin and Mahama were also even more curious. They immediately turned to the back and saw eight big words "Structural Schematic Diagram of Steam Engine" written on it. The following is an explanation about the steam engine. At first, the two were a little puzzled, but the more they looked, the more they became more frightened. Especially when they saw the purpose of this steam engine, they couldn't help but stand up.

"Brother Li, can this steam engine really be realized?" Guo Zhenglin asked Li Jie with an excited look on his face. Mahama next to him was also breathing heavily. Both of them had a very profound imperial examination literacy, so they naturally understood the significance of the steam engine.

"It is absolutely possible in theory, and I have designed the initial sketch. Although some places may need to be modified, there is no major problem in principle. As long as the materials are solved and the components are made, the steam can be mobilized!" Li Jie also said with a smile.

"Brother Li, do you mean that our academy wants you to build this steam engine?" Guo Zhenglin's eyes lit up at this time, and his expression became a little anxious. If the academy could build the steam engine, it would definitely be famous in history, and even the dean, he, could benefit from it.

"It's not only you, but I plan to give you a drawing to Brother Jie in Nanjing. After all, I always think this sketch is not very perfect. I also want you to focus on your brain and make the steam engine more perfect. Then you two academies can also compare and see who can make the steam engine the first?" Li Jie smiled again at the end.

Li Jie had long wanted to build a steam engine, especially when Zhu Xueqing mentioned the problem of inefficient transportation last time. If there is a train, this problem will be solved. In addition, the steam engine can also be used in navigation, mining, textiles, etc. It can be said that with this thing, the first industrial revolution can be started.

"Brother Li, you are really not kind-hearted. Our branch in Beijing has just been established and even the students have not started recruiting. You actually want us to compete with Nanjing. Isn't this bullying us?" Guo Zhenglin couldn't help but complain when he heard this.

"Although you haven't started recruiting students yet, you are backed by the Imperial Heavenly Prison. I know that there are many skilled craftsmen in the Imperial Heavenly Prison. In addition, among the people who came with you this time, there are also many proficient in the development of equipment. These are your advantages. In comparison, most of Brother Jie's side are young people, so you each have their own advantages and disadvantages. As for who can be the first to make it, it is still unknown now." Li Jie smiled again.

In fact, Li Jie also thought about making a steam engine by himself. However, when he was drawing sketches, he found that although the principle of the steam engine is very simple and the mechanical structure is not complicated, Li Jie found that it would not be possible to build it by himself alone. Even if he summoned some craftsmen, his design can only be considered a paper talk. When it is actually made, he will definitely encounter more problems. These require special talents to discuss and solve them together. However, without this time and energy, it is better to hand it over to the academy.

"Okay, we took this matter, and we got the information about the steam engine a while ago than Brother Jie and the others. I think we wouldn't lose to them!" Guo Zhenglin also raised his chest at this time and said. Although he admired Xie Jin very much, he was not a person willing to admit defeat.

"That's right, I'll participate in this matter. I'll help Brother Li to get the steam engine out no matter what!" Mahama next to him also stood up and said excitedly. Being able to participate in this matter has already shown him the opportunity to leave his name in history.

"Okay, I'll ask you two about the steam engine!" Li Jie immediately laughed and then saluted Guo Zhenglin and the others.

Li Jie is really not at ease to hand over such an important technology to others. Only Guo Zhenglin and Xie Jin are trustworthy. As for Mahama, although he is a Roman, he has regarded himself as a Ming since his father and son came to the Ming Dynasty, not to mention that they have formal official positions in the Ming Dynasty, so there is no need to worry that they will leak secrets at all.

"Brother Li, don't rush to leave. You are here in Beijing, so you can explain to us the principles of this steam engine and some details of manufacturing, so that we can understand the steam engine more quickly!" Guo Zhenglin saw that Li Jie seemed to be leaving, and immediately grabbed him and said.

"Okay, actually I have already written everything I can think of in the information. Since you want to hear it, let's discuss it together!" Li Jie did not refuse, but nodded directly, after all, he also wanted to build the steam engine as soon as possible.

Li Jie reached out to pick up the information, and then explained the principle of the steam engine first. Guo Zhenglin and Mahama already knew about these things, but after all, the things written on the paper were not as detailed as those written by Li Jie in person. And when encountering problems, the two of them could also ask questions in person.

After Li Jie finished explaining, Guo Zhenglin and the others also put forward some of their own ideas based on their own understanding. Although most of the ideas were denied by Li Jie, some of them were quite constructive and could make some additions to Li Jie's design, which also made Li Jie more confident in them. It seemed that he was looking for the right person.

In the end, Li Jie and the other two chatted until they were almost dark, so they each dispersed. After Li Jie returned, he immediately sent someone to Xie Jin in Nanjing. Although this might make Xie Jin suffer a little loss, this is actually not a game. No matter which side of the steam engine is made, it will be a rewrite of human history.

In the following period, Li Jie would occasionally go to the academy to take a walk, mainly to see the progress of the steam engine. It has to be said that Guo Zhenglin was very quick. In just three days, he summoned a group of skilled craftsmen and some scholars who were very knowledgeable about machinery to start the development of the steam engine. Judging from his appearance, he seemed to want to get the steam engine out before Xie Jin got the information.

However, Guo Zhenglin obviously underestimated the steam engine. When he actually developed it, he found that although the structure of the steam engine is not complicated, it has high requirements for materials and processes. Not to mention anything else, it is not so easy to develop a cylinder alone.

Just when Li Jie put his mind on the steam engine, a major event suddenly broke out in the court, and even triggered a big debate in the court!
Chapter completed!