Black Corporation: Joseon

Episode 994: The Clear-Eyed Madman (19)

The new power engine has become something of interest in many places. However, just as the advantages were clear, the disadvantages of the new power engine were also clear.

“The efficiency is not much better than that of a steam engine, and above all, it takes too much work!”

“There are still too many shortcomings to use it right now!”

As cold evaluations piled up, the number of places giving up on new power engines increased one by one. The most representative ones were the Imperial Army and the Imperial Navy.

“I was thinking of using it for assault vehicles and tow trucks, but nope.”

“I was thinking of using it for the newly built electric wires, but nope.”

In order to produce enough power to move assault vehicles and power lines, a engine similar to or slightly larger than the steam engine originally used was needed, and more manpower and time were required for maintenance. Because of this, the Imperial Army and Imperial Navy gave up on adopting new power engines. Instead, the Imperial Army and Navy showed interest in fuel.

“No matter how much you stack coal in the storage, there will be empty space, but if you use petroleum fuel, you can fill it up even more.”

“The thermal power is definitely stronger than coal, so in other words, with the same amount, it can move farther and wider.”

“We’ll have to do a little bit of work on the coal storage and steam engine parts of the assault car and tow truck front, but it’s cheaper than installing a new power engine.”

In this way, as interest is focused on new power engines and new fuels, people who move in line with them also appear. They were largely divided into two. One was those interested in oil mining.

“The imperial army, which can be said to be a big force, started using it. And if it is firewood for steam engines, it can be used as firewood in other places as well!”

Those who came to this conclusion began wandering around the Northern and New Territories. The places they first showed interest were the Heilongjiang area and the Messika area, where oil was first produced. People who received permission to mine around the area where oil was first discovered eagerly began exploration.

And nearby, dispatched officials were monitoring their exploration process. This was to check whether the water vein was disturbed during the exploration process or whether the drilled borehole was properly backfilled. This was because when things went wrong, people living around the area suffered from drinking and water problems.

Thanks to this, some people were able to earn unexpected income during this exploration process. These were people who specialized in finding water veins and digging wells. The techniques and tools for digging wells to find water veins located deep in the ground were also useful in oil exploration. Additionally, even if the aforementioned problem occurred, we were able to respond quickly.

Therefore, there was competition among people to hire people who were good at digging wells, and they were able to receive higher wages than usual.

“Huh? I guess oil makes money?”

“Then me too…”

As time passed, there were cases where well diggers even signed contracts with Jeonju directly to begin exploration. It was not just oil exploration that became more active. Some people began to enter the oil refining business by paying technology fees to the imperial government and receiving refining technology.

This was because it was possible to secure a fairly large market for fuel used in lanterns as fuel for heating and cooking. And here, a spoonful of incense and strings were added.

The principle of the stove used in the heating part of a new power engine was reversed and a stove was made and sold. And as this became a huge hit, various related products began selling like crazy. The first thing that sold in large quantities was the wick of the chafing stove. Originally, a wick made of glass fiber should have been used, but due to lack of technology, a wick made of tough cotton fabric was made and sold. Naturally, it was a consumable item that had a short lifespan and had to be replaced in a timely manner.

Next, corrugated pipes used to transfer oil from a stove to a stove using the principle of a siphon, an iron container for transporting or storing raw oil for use in a stove, were sold very popularly. And the profits coming in from here enriched the pockets of Hyang and other members of the imperial family. Of course, tax issues could not be avoided even by the emperor, so tax consultants hired by imperial officials, including township and prefectures, had to be busy. The scent whetted my appetite every time I checked the relevant reports submitted by the counselors.

“It may be a waste to insist on stripping the imperial family of its tax-exemption privileges and enshrine it in the first law, but it was something that had to be done if the position of emperor and the imperial family were to continue for even one more year.”

In the 21st century, the first thing those who were critical of the remaining royal families and imperial families around the world pointed out was the tax exemption privilege. Because of this, the county abolished the tax exemption privileges of imperial family members, including the emperor.

-If both the emperor and the people suffered from taxes, the people would be less likely to curse the emperor or the imperial family.

-The less the people swear, the longer the emperor or imperial family can last.

This was the reason. While those who were interested in a new fuel called oil formed one axis, the other axis consisted of those who were interested in ‘new power engines’.

“You mean you can make an engine that generates power even if it’s not a steam engine? Then…”

Those who discovered the possibility of a ‘new power engine’ in the ‘Stirling engine’ proposed by Hyang soon turned their heads. I wrapped myself up and started researching. At research institutes, in blacksmith shops and workshops in rural areas, and in workshops in Area 51, many people were displaying all kinds of ingenious imaginations. I don’t know about other places, but every time I saw people doing research in Area 51, Hyang forced himself to turn his head and mutter to himself.

‘Ah-oh! ‘My mouth is itching to death!’

However, Hyang had to endure the intervention with superhuman effort.

“To grasp the concept of an internal combustion engine, you must first understand the concept of oxidation, symbolized by combustion, and the existence of oxygen. If I say this, I will become a real ‘alien’. At least the chemistry at the research institute “It seems like the research department has gotten the hang of it, so we just have to be patient a little longer.”

The research institute, which had already been in operation since the time when King Sejong was promoting the Kyungjang project, was finally producing results little by little. And if someone could put these results together, chemistry would develop explosively.

* * *

While Hyang was enjoying himself at the main site, Shinji’s Wan was slowly starting up.

“Hmm… Shinji’s administration is now on track to some extent.”

Although Shinji’s power area was still increasing, Shinji’s rule was maintained stably. This was thanks to the biggest rule that had been applied since the reign of King Sejong.

-If you follow the imperial laws and pay the prescribed taxes, you are an imperial citizen.

-There is no ‘legal’ discrimination as long as you are an imperial citizen.

-However, if you commit acts such as cannibalism or human sacrifice, you will cease to exist in the world.

Thanks to these prerequisites, there was not much opposition from indigenous people in the empire’s strongholds. This was because all they had to do was follow the laws of the empire, pay taxes, and live as they had up until now, as long as there was no cannibalism or human sacrifice. But after that, the ‘imperialization’ of the empire was in full force.

‘Monopoly Shop’ and ‘Social Minhakdang’ boasting history and tradition, as well as the imperial court and military. Lastly, it was ‘imperialization’, a combination of the unique values of the empire, such as ‘the better a person is at work, the better he is fed, clothed, and treated to death.’

Those who encountered all kinds of new cultures at the monopoly shops naturally assimilated into the imperial economy. In addition, by imparting knowledge of the empire through the Social Democratic Institute, he was made into an ‘imperial citizen with ambition’. This was because the natives also had a desire to rise in social status.

Eventually, many indigenous people left their hometowns and headed to cities with higher education institutions or joined the military. As they received higher education and became imperial officials who ruled new lands through civil service or became members of the imperial army, the natives became ‘loyal imperial people’.

And every time these people returned to their hometowns, more and more native people began to walk a similar path as them. In other words, the seeds of conflict were prevented from sprouting as the indigenous people also shared in the power and benefits of the empire. As Hyang and Wan found their way based on the framework set by Sejong, Shinji was put on a stable track. Thanks to this, Wan began writing a letter to Hyang.

“The person who always calls out ‘Sangdoui’…Tsk!”

Wan, who wrote the letter while grumbling, handed the letter to the eunuch and gave orders.

“Send it to Seoul as quickly as possible.”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

…

_

_ It was as follows.

-Please protect Sangdo.

“I don’t have anything to say… Tsk!”

After lightly tasting his food, Hyang began to write a request for export to be submitted to Hyang. Hyeon accepted Hyang’s request. He smiled bitterly, just like Hyang.

“As expected, Tae-sang was the one who would receive it…”

According to reports received regularly, Shinji was being ruled stably. But suddenly, Wan’s envoy came through the emergency line? Without even opening the envoy’s envelope, Hyun immediately handed it to the eunuch.

“Tell it to Taesang at Sugang Palace.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

And what came out of Sugang Palace was a request for export.

“Let’s see…. It’s all new power. It has to do with institutions. Hmm…” Hyun

, who looked at the list for a moment, nodded.

“As expected, it’s a flying machine…” Hyeon

, who knew that the flying machine that Wan had been obsessed with for a long time, nodded and then looked in the direction of the Crown Prince’s Palace. “I have to hand it over quickly too…” At the same

time

, Wu, who was organizing his music in front of the harpsichord, suddenly started shaking. “I suddenly

felt a chill…”

* * *

Thanks to this, prototypes of large and small new power engines, design drawings, and other supplementary documents were loaded onto the emergency ferry that was preparing to return. Thanks to this, Wan, who obtained what he wanted faster than usual, ordered his officers and officials.

“If anything happens, immediately 52 Contact the area!”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

As soon as they heard the answer, the eunuchs and officials who saw Wan off on the iron horse and disappeared into Area 52 let out a long sigh.

“Phew~. The good times are gone…”

Meanwhile, Wan, who had arrived at Area 52 after running non-stop, immediately asked a question:

“Has the framework of the new flying machine been completed?”

“Yep!”

“Did it succeed?”

“Successful! ”

“Bosena!”

“This way!”

A new-looking blade was located where the craftsmen guided. The craftsmen smiled in remorse as they showed off a blade with a pair of wings on the top and bottom.

“It’s not a single wing, but a pair of wings . “Is that so?”

“That’s right. If we tried to use a single wing, the wings would be too big, and the durability of such large wings could not be guaranteed.”

“Hmm… I see. Did you divide it in two with one large wing and then overlap it top and bottom?”

“That’s right.”

“So you’re saying it was successful? Good. “Good.”

Satisfied with the result, Wan pointed to the new power engine that got off the train.

“This is a new heart that will fit that flying machine.”

“Oh!”