lcionline Chapter 285 Daqin Version Kerosene Lamp
Chapter 285 Daqin Version Kerosene Lamp
"It doesn't matter, the Crown Prince has asked General Zuo Shaofu to develop a new type of lamp oil. Once it is popularized, there will be no need to worry about the shortage of lamp oil, and the brightness will be higher."
Ying Yu smiled slightly.
In the previous system lottery draw, Ying Yu had once obtained a Daqin oil map, and immediately ordered him to be an exploration craftsman inside the Shaofu to start searching for oil in the corresponding area of Guanzhong.
In fact, the Central Plains region was the first to discover, exploit and utilize oil in the world.
As early as the "Book of Changes" in the Western Zhou Dynasty, there were already records about oil.
"There is fire in the marsh, go up to the fire and go down to the marsh."
Ze, lakes and ponds also.
'Fire in the lake' refers to the phenomenon of oil vapor igniting on the water surface of lakes and ponds.
This fully shows that Guanzhong not only has oil, but also oil fields that directly overflow the surface and are relatively easy to drive to.
Although the reserves are completely incomparable with those super oil fields of later generations, it is more than enough for the current Daqin.
Moreover, the Middle East region, which has the largest oil reserves and the highest quality in the world, is still a deserted land. The most interesting thing is that it is on the edge of Daqin Persian County.
Already within the control of Daqin.
Although with Daqin's current technical level, it is impossible to vigorously exploit oil and refine it like later generations. First, it is still possible to separate kerosene-like products through some simple distillation after having glass. .
And kerosene lamps, before the appearance of electric lights, have always been the brightest and most popular lighting fixtures.
For today's Daqin, it is most suitable.
"A new oil lamp that is brighter and better?"
Ying Zheng's eyes lit up immediately.
He would review the memorials until midnight every day, and was often troubled by the insufficient brightness of the oil lamp, which was not resolved until Ying Yu produced the whale oil candle.
But whale oil is a rare thing after all, and it would be too extravagant for the navy to hunt and kill giant whales just for palace lighting.
Therefore, when he heard that there were new lamps with better brightness, Ying Zheng immediately became interested.
"Father, if you are interested, you might as well go to Jiangzuo Shaofu with your son to have a look."
Ying Yu said calmly.
Ying Zheng immediately agreed, and the group happily followed Ying Yu to Jiangzuo Shaofu.
Anyway, Jiangzuo Shaofu is not far from Xianyang Palace.
"It's only been half a year since I've been here, and the General Zuo Shaofu has changed a lot!"
As soon as he entered Jiang Zuo Shao's mansion, Feng Quji couldn't help being surprised when he saw the busy scene that was completely different from the past.
"Since Mr. Gongshujie took office, the entire Jiangzuo Shaofu has been reorganized and divided into several departments according to the different research contents.
Each department has its own corresponding projects, and implements the system of superiority and inferiority. "
"Today's Jiangzuo Shaofu is indeed completely different from the past."
"In just over half a year, many new equipment inventions have been produced, especially the hydraulic flushing car, which has been applied to many workshops in Daqin.
The new equipment of the soldiers at the military parade a few days ago was all punched out with this hydraulic punching machine. "
"Not only has the production efficiency improved a lot compared to the previous manual forging, but it also has higher strength and can be made thinner!"
Introduce Nei Shiteng, who has had the most dealings with Jiang Zuo Shaofu, to everyone.
He also looked at Ying Yu with admiration. Although Gong Shujie had outstanding abilities, everyone knew that all of these came from the crown prince Ying Yu.
Wang Jian nodded while listening.
As a general on the battlefield, he naturally understands how much these new equipment have improved the Qin army.
Especially the lighter and harder armor and weapons, which means that soldiers can save more energy during long-distance marches, and they can wield swords more briskly.
This is like adding wings to a tiger for the Great Qin Army where the cavalry is king now.
Even Wang Jian himself replaced the bronze sword he carried with him with a horizontal knife made of fine steel.
"Let's look at this new oil lamp first!"
Seeing all the officials looking around like curious babies, Ying Yu suddenly smiled.
Then he brought the crowd to the backyard of Jiangzuo Shaofu.
Soon, the eyes of Ying Zheng and the civil and military officials were attracted by the new lamps.
"This lamp doesn't look any different from ordinary glass lamps, does it?"
After staring weakly for a long time, he asked curiously.
Nowadays, the price of glass in Daqin has dropped a lot, and its transparency has long been favored by lamp craftsmen, and it has become one of the main materials for making Daqin oil lamps.
"Whether there is a gap or not, you will know after testing!"
Ying Yu smiled and brought Ying Zheng and the courtiers into the hall.
Then people covered the doors and windows with curtains, and then lit the Daqin version of the kerosene lamp.
I saw a slightly dim light appearing in the dark room, piercing the darkness.
And as Ying Yu continued to adjust the knob on the lamp oil control, the brightness of the kerosene lamp continued to increase, and soon reached a level of blazing that people could not look directly at.
The entire hall was suddenly bright as day.
Wang Jian and the others suddenly took a deep breath.
It's too bright, isn't it?
It is much stronger than the brightest whale oil candle before Daqin.
Wang Ben was even more overjoyed.
As long as such bright new-style lamps are hung in the streets and alleys, why are we afraid of public security problems caused by the curfew?
Daqin's nightlife is completely guaranteed.
This new lamp can be called an artifact of lighting!
"His Royal Highness, how much is this new oil lamp and this lamp oil worth?"
Nestern calmed down and said.
If you want to promote it on a large scale in Daqin, besides performance, price is also a very important factor.
Although the revenue of the treasury has increased by more than ten times than before, the family has a big business and the expenditure is constantly increasing. Nei Shiten, who is in charge of the treasury, must also be careful in his calculations.
"The materials of lamps and lanterns are nothing more than glass, copper and iron, and the most expensive thing is just the cotton core in the middle."
"After the cotton in Tianzhu County is harvested, the price of lamps can be reduced to less than ten yuan!"
"As for this kerosene, it's a natural thing, but it takes a little effort to distill and separate it."
Anyway, the Daqin version of kerosene is only used for lighting, and it doesn't matter if the purity is low, as long as the ventilation is done well.
As for whether it will be wasted?
Next to Persian County, there is the world's largest oil field waiting for Daqin to exploit it.
Not bad for this 01:30.
"So the minister can rest assured!"
Nestern laughed.
"You also invented this new lamp? Do you have a name?"
Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction, then asked.
If a few of these new-style lamps could be hung in the imperial study room, he would no longer have to worry about not being able to see the fine print on memorials and books.
"I'm waiting for your father to come and name me!"
Ying Yu smiled slightly.
Fame is nothing to him now, and Ying Zheng is happy, so he can give it to his father, Ying Zheng, as a gift.