"Steam engines? Steam power?"
Ningguang's crimson eyes reflected Li Qiuzhi and Hu Tao beside him. Compared with the tricycle he had mentioned earlier, a variant of the bicycle,
she was more interested in this thing called a "steam engine."
Ningguang had once traveled to the distant nation of Fontaine on business.
Its technology was advanced, with mechanical soldiers guarding its cities and steel ships carrying passengers and cargo, all powered by something called "Pneuma-Ousia Energy."
If this so-called steam engine could do something similar, it would certainly merit focused research.
"Yes, let me explain its applications in detail."
Li Qiuzhi nodded and carefully explained the principles behind the steam engine and its possible applications, such as steam trains and steamships, to Ningguang.
"It seems this is a revolutionary product. I'll assign people to research it."
Ningguang folded her arms and nodded gently as she spoke.
With concrete theories and practical applications from another world to guide them, it probably would not be difficult for those scholars to develop a steam engine.
[Ningguang felt affection for you. Gained 260 Friendship points. Current Friendship level: Lv.6 (560/600)]
Ningguang was very pleased that Li Qiuzhi had offered something like the steam engine, which had enormous potential for applications and might even further improve productivity.
After a moment's thought, she continued:
"Now that we've finished discussing official business, let's discuss a personal matter."
"A personal matter?" Li Qiuzhi knew a commission was coming. Smiling, he said, "Is there something you need my help with, Ningguang?"
"Yes. Recently, I've been making preparations to rebuild the Jade Chamber. I need several essential things, including Mingxia floating stone, a Myriad Wonders Core, and adeptal talismans. I'll make a public announcement asking people to search for the first two.
"As for the adeptal talismans... Mr. Li