Chapter 474

Episode 474: Ki Beom-seon (2)

After experiencing many twists and turns, the experimental wire was completed.

On the special train to Wonsan, King Sejong read a thick report. King Sejong carefully read the report detailing the steam engine used in steamships and the direction of future development, then put down the report and sighed lightly.

“Huh~. “It looks like there is still a long way to go.”

“Now it begins.”

Sejong lightly nodded in response to Hyang’s response.

“When I first ascended to the throne, I thought that the skills possessed by craftsmen were shallow, unlike the Confucian classics. So, I thought that with just a little thought, I could reach the end. However, looking at the current situation, the craftsmen’s skills are as deep as their studies and there is a long way to go.”

Hyang responded firmly to Sejong’s words.

“Technology as well as everything related to it are fully qualified to be considered a single discipline.”

“You are right.”

This was similar to King Sejong’s declaration.

As Gyeongjang entered its latter half, various educational institutions were created in addition to the basic educational institution, Social Minhaktang.

In addition to the middle school, a comprehensive higher education institution, the Gihakdang, where artisans learn their skills, and the Engineering Academy, an advanced course, were created.

During this process, it was natural for noblemen to file various appeals.

-It is natural and good to put effort into educating the people. However, looking at the current situation, the classics are increasingly being neglected and more emphasis is placed on learning and teaching skills related to products. This is not the right thing to do. People must know the principles and put effort into learning them.

King Sejong, who accepted these appeals, responded firmly.

“I have already learned the duties that I must learn and practice as a person at the Social Democratic Institute. From now on, the important thing is for the people to learn and acquire the knowledge and wisdom to live more comfortably.”

With King Sejong’s firm reply, such complaints subsided, but appeals with similar content still surfaced occasionally.

Sejong, who accepted such an appeal, read it roughly and threw it away.

“It’s not worth the effort.”

In such a situation, what King Sejong said now symbolized that the perception of the ruling class, including King Sejong, had finally clearly changed.

-Gyeonghak is not the only study!

* * *

King Sejong arrived at the shipyard in Wonsan and inspected the experimental wire located in the dock with his ministers.

“Did you tamper with the emergency response?”

“That’s right.”

“Why did you use the Sea Emergency level instead of the Challenger level?”

“There was no room for quantity at the challenger level. If that experimental ship performs as expected, we will immediately begin upgrading the Challenger-class ships.”

“I see. But looking at the report, even if improvements are made, it doesn’t mean that all challenger-level wires will be improved?”

“I think it is best to improve only the fronts serving the Shinji area, where fast ships are needed right now.”

“why?”

Hyang immediately answered King Sejong’s question.

“There are many reasons, but the biggest reason is that the hold (ship’s luggage compartment) is reduced by the amount of space occupied by engines and fuel storage.”

Sejong immediately nodded at Hyang’s answer.

“ah. Then there is nothing we can do.”

* * *

Joseon earned the most goods through trade with the West.

Existing products that were not groundbreaking new products already had fixed prices, and it was natural that profits would decrease if transportation volume decreased.

No, Portugal, who is still working hard to travel to and from Joseon, was able to occupy that empty space.

Looking at Joseon’s foreign trade these days, the fleet operated by Joseon itself accounted for about 70% of the total trade volume, and the merchants of Aden, symbolized by Mansour, and Portugal, symbolized by Henry, were fiercely competing for the remaining 30%.

In particular, Mansour’s merchant group boldly invested money and purchased a large transport ship identical to the one operated by Joseon’s merchant merchants.

“If this fails, the family will be ruined! “You must be willing to die to make it successful!”

Although he complained like that, Mansour also bought it after his own calculations.

Through our commercial activities so far, we have accurately identified the Joseon products that Middle Easterners like, and have established business relationships with local manufacturers in the African region close to Aden.

Therefore, because they were confident that they could handle larger quantities, they boldly purchased a large transport ship.

* * *

Sejong, who was nodding in response to Hyang’s answer, slowly turned his head to look at Kim Jeom and the Minister of Finance and Economy and burst into laughter.

“The faces of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance and Economy are red.”

“greatness! “Keuhum!”

“Kuhum!”

“Then are you going to hit me?”

“You think you can’t do it? “A gentleman called the crown prince of a country!”

With Jinpyeong feeling like he was about to hit him, Hyang eventually sneakily proposed a mediation plan.

“Shall we ride together?”

Jinpyeong was troubled by Hyang’s intervention. Jinpyeong, who had been thinking for a while, looked at the scent.

“Is that so?”

However, these two’s plans were caught by Jeong Chu and shattered.

“Your Majesty will be accompanying me on the first test voyage? This is ridiculous! And even the captain of the army? This is absolutely impossible! “It would be better for you to hit me on the head and go away!”

Due to Jeong Cho’s fierce opposition, Hyang’s plan to board was canceled, and it was eventually concluded that Jinpyeong would lead the working-level team and go on board.

“I’m a great general, aren’t I? What’s the problem! “I will go even if I die!”

Jeongcho also had no choice but to step back due to Jinpyeong’s criticism and strong opposition.

* * *

After the event, King Sejong returned to Hanseong by train with his ministers.

“Because there is a train, you can move like this. In the past, I would have had to stay at least one day... but I don’t know if it’s a good thing or a bad thing.”

Sejong’s grumbling while boarding the train was sincere.

After seeing King Sejong off, Hyang remained at the shipyard to inspect the final process.

Once all the final processes were completed, the crew began boarding Haeung 5, the experimental front.

“Please take care of me.”

Seong-gwan, the captain of Haeung 5, responded to Hyang’s request with a military salute.

“insect! “I will do my best!”

After a while, black smoke began to rise from the funnel of Haeung No. 5.

Phew~.

When the steam engine was properly heated, a loud whistle sounded, and Haeung 5 slowly left the dock, guided by the towing boats.

* * *

Haeung 5, which sailed out to sea, began conducting experiments.

“The sails are all set... Contact the engine room! Yanghyeon 1/4 speed!”

“Yanghyeon 1/4 speed”

The sailor repeated the command of the Seonggwan and adjusted the engine signal flag.

“Yanghyeon 1/4 speed!”

Shortly after the sound of the engine boat was heard through Jeonseong-gwan, Haeung No. 5 began to slowly increase its speed.

“Hoo?”

As Haeung-5’s speed increased, the eyes of the Seonggwan and sailors began to sparkle and become excited little by little.

All sails were now fully open and moving with a favorable wind. As before, it was impossible to get any faster, but the speed was increasing.

“Just feeling is inaccurate. “We need something that can measure speed properly.”

Seonggwan opened the journal and began writing.

Nowadays, speed is measured by attaching a plank to a rope that ties knots at regular intervals, throwing it into the sea, and then counting the number of knots released in a given period of time.

However, as ships became faster, the need for more accurate measuring devices was required.

* * *

As the experiment progressed smoothly, Jinpyeong made a suggestion to Seonggwan.

“Now, how about running the engine to its full potential?”

Seonggwan responded to Jinpyeong’s suggestion with a slight smile.

“Is that so?”

“That’s right!”

The Seonggwan ordered the sailors to operate the engine messenger plane.

“Yanghyeon exclusive!”

“Yes! Yanghyun exclusive!”

The sailor who received the order repeated it excitedly and then immediately operated the messenger flag.

And that day, not only Jinpyeong and the technicians, but also the officers and sailors suffered from severe seasickness.

This was because Haeung, which was smaller than a challenger-class front but still much larger than a Panokseon, raced across the sea, cutting through the waves like a wild horse.

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