Zhu Xi has not yet figured out what kind of institution the Gewu Academy is, but the word Gewu is one of the words that he uses very frequently, which is almost as frequent as the frequency of using words such as benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness.

However, since the time we arrived in the Special Administrative Region, the term "Search on Things" has been commonly found in the "Secret Region Xinbao", and the meanings seem to be different, and it seems to refer specifically to the so-called "scientific research".

Zhu Xi felt a great pressure. He said that he had studied this "science" for many years. For example, he studied astronomy for several years in one breath, but the "science" he studied was nothing in front of Mao Geng and the "Har-Tang Haireturn".

Well, the director of the Gewu Academy seems to be the best choice for Mao Geng.

However, that armored chariot is so powerful that its attractiveness is even greater than astronomy. If it refuses, it might be a mistake. Besides, it occupies the position of the dean of the Gewu, and can still master the latest technology at any time. There is a rare opportunity!

Zhu Xi was obviously hesitant, and the expression on his face revealed his entangled mentality.

Lu Jiuyuan smiled and said:

"Brother Yuanhui, life is still long. Didn't Brother Yuanhui hope to restore the Central Plains in his lifetime? I think if Brother Yuanhui participated in the construction of the iron armored chariot, he might be able to build the iron armored chariot one or two years earlier, so that the iron armored chariot would be born as soon as possible, and this dean of the genus and the dean of the genus would be appropriate, and if it was not appropriate. Moreover, Brother Yuanhui, in the world, in terms of "scientific Investigation", who can compare with Brother Yuanhui? This dean of the genus is naturally right or wrong."

Zhao Han originally had a soy expression, but now he felt that what Lu Jiuyuan said seemed to make sense, and he also persuaded him with all his might.

Zhu Xi thought to himself, Lu Jiuyuan reminded him that he was over 60 years old, but he was afraid that he would not be able to do his best to make the great cause of the Northern Expedition for the rest of his life. Well, then I will reluctantly be the dean of the Juju.

In this way, the title of the first dean of the court in history fell on Zhu Xi.

Not to mention Mao Geng gave up the position of Director Gewu to Zhu Xi. The two foreigners Porter and Rodman have been in the SAR for several days. The two stayed in a place where yellow people dominated. It was impossible to say that they had no idea. Today, they came to Mao Geng's Chief Executive's office together. Until Mao Geng returned from the Duke's headquarters, when Mao Geng entered the office, he invited Mao Geng to have dinner with a sincere expression.

Mao Geng thought to himself, these two guys are good at Chinese. These two must be thinking about them. Then call them Lao Qiu. Mao Geng was more careful and had a meal with these two barbarians alone. The Song people here didn't know what to do with them again.

In addition to Chinese food, the Ha Tang Restaurant also has Western food, such as steak, pork chop, and deer chop. Porter and Rodman ordered deer chop. The sambar is produced here in Taiwan, and venison is not expensive, but the beef is basically used as plowing ox. During the period of reclaiming in Taiwan, the ox seemed particularly precious, so there were very few steaks in the Ha Tang Restaurant. The taste of the deer chop is not much different from that of steak. The two of them held copper knives and forks, enjoying the deer chop while expressing their meaning.

In order to understand the meaning of the two foreigners more accurately, Li Heqin was also called by Lao Qiu to accompany him. Li Heqin is a Chinese from Malaysia and speaks English and Chinese very fluently. With him, when the two foreigners cannot communicate in poor Chinese, there is also the translator Li Heqin.

"Mao, we want to go to Australia." Porter said in a bad Chinese.

"You two are going to Australia? I said Porter, don't you want to go to America? Have you changed your mind?" Lao Qiu felt that Porter was very kind. He had said he wanted to stay in Annan and make Annan pay the price. Later, he came to the SAR and claimed that after he built a Garen-type anti-wave boat according to his design, he would cross the Pacific Ocean and go to America. At this moment, he suddenly said he wanted to go to Australia, and he would change as soon as he said he would change.

"Qiu, I must go to America, BUT, I have to go to Australia first and then America."

After Potter said it, he said to Li Heqin in English. After Li Heqin's translation, Mao Geng and Lao Qiu finally understood that Porter was worried that there were Indians in the Americas. Porter might be torn to pieces by the Indians when he went alone. He repeatedly wanted to mobilize Rodman to voyage to America with him, but Rodman thought that going to America was better than going to Australia, but instead did his work and asked Porter to go to Australia with him.

Porter thought, Rodman was right. Australia was much closer than America after all, and Australia's natives were much easier to deal with than the American Indians. From the perspective of risk, going to Australia was much lower than that of America.

In addition, Rodman and Porter both have a sense of racial alienation. Although the Song Dynasty was leading the world in this era, the two of them often stared at the special zone with yellow people all over the world, which made people feel uncomfortable. Even if there were several Persian merchants settled here, they were far from being an immigrant society. So whether it was Porter or Rodman, they always hoped that more white people would live around them in the future. Australia happened to be the motherland of Rodman in later generations. It was not too far from Europe in this era. Australia was close to Europe. Although the Suez Canal had not been dug yet, it would have been through the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and sailed southeast to reach Australia. I hope that by then, there would be a large number of white people going to Australia to make gold. Even if Australia was not dominated by white people, at least they would not look at it.

Of course, the most important thing is that Australia is the location of the legendary "Har-Tang Kingdom". The travelers will sooner or later go to Australia. Even if they do not go, the troublemakers of the Song Dynasty have long admired the name of "Har-Tang Kingdom". A wave of adventures and treasure hunting for "Har-Tang Kingdom" is coming, and sooner or later someone will find Australia.

"Mr. Porter and I went to Australia. If anyone else wants to go together, that would be better. We are a member of the travelers. We led people to occupy Australia, and there are countless iron ore there, which is exactly what the Special Administrative Region needs. If we travelers don't go to Australia, it may be too late. Your Emperor of Song may occupy Australia first. At that time, the lie of "Har-Tang Kingdom" will be worn, Mao, Qiu, aren't you worried?"

"Mr. Porter, Mr. Rodman, yes, we are going to Australia, but it seems too early. I say responsibly that the time to go to Australia should be built one by one after another, and at least three such ships form a fleet. In addition to you two, at least six hundred people must go together with muskets and cannons. Two respected gentlemen, please tell me if what I said makes sense!"

When Porter heard this, he said that at least he did not object to the fact that he and his two white men led the voyage to Australia. Porter thought that waiting for a year and a half was certainly not a problem. But what Porter and Rodman didn't know was that Mao Geng was actually not happy. Oh my, these two foreigners wanted to seize the same place so quickly, who would be! Of course, we should follow the word-dragging technique first, maybe Porter will change his mind again.

Porter felt very good. Since he felt that the test was effective, Porter began to flatter Mao Geng:

"Mao, you are such a genius. The olive-shaped wave-resistant boat designed and built is amazing. I believe that no wind or wave can make it sink. I dare say that it can be called the safest sea boat in the world."

Before the crossing people arrived at the Special Administrative Region, Mao Geng was inspired by later submarines to design an olive-shaped surface ship. A few days ago, the olive-shaped ship was built and launched. After the trial voyage, it at least proved that it was unparalleled in wave resistance.

"Oh, Peter, you've been over the award! This olive boat is far from being a design science. It has many design loopholes, is difficult to build, is costly and slow to sail. Speaking of which, the design of the Garen-style anti-wave boat you designed is more reasonable. I think if you want to build a anti-wave boat in the future, it is natural to choose the type of the ship you designed before there is no better ship shape. Peter, you are the genius in designing anti-wave boats!"

Mao Geng said this, it was not too humble. Mao Geng originally designed a wave-resistant ship according to the concept of water droplet shape of submarines in later generations, but after it was built, the shape was like an olive, so the "olive ship" was called opening. The trial-made olive ship had a displacement of 100 tons. The olive ship opened the door on both sides and a door at the rear, which was used to load and unload cargo. The design of the door refers to the cabin sealing door of later generations of aircraft, but in this way, the difficulty of construction increased greatly. Fortunately, the ship was not big, otherwise, the cost would not be so outrageous.

Close the doors on the sides and tail, and the whole ship is like an olive, driven by a steam turbine. This ship is really not suitable for a sea ship that creates hybrid power. To be honest, it is too inconsistent to install a large olive on a mast sail.

In comparison, the Garen-style anti-wave ship proposed by Porter is much more reasonable. First, this Garen-style anti-wave ship can be built very much. The first batch of trial-made wave ships is 600 tons. The cost is of course higher than that of ordinary sea ships, but the cost is acceptable. Secondly, this ship is hybrid, so it is far ahead in terms of endurance.

A month ago, after Han Tuozhou looked at the ship's shape design, he placed three orders in one go. Han Tuozhou was preparing to use this ship as the main ship model for Taiwan-Songhai-Mao Ocean Transportation. Mao Geng initially opposed the trial production of three ships at once, believing that the risk was too great, but he could not resist Han Tuozhou's insistence, and in the end, the three ships were launched at the same time.

A month ago, three of this type of ship were trial-produced at the same time. After the trial sailing of the olive ship was successful, Mao Geng's Crossing Group also decided to order one, so the number of Garen-style anti-wave ships being built on the ship platform has increased to four.

Before the Garen-style anti-wave ship was launched, the olive ship was the safest ship of its era. At least, Zhao Han was quite satisfied with the olive ship. This ship has now become Zhao Han's ship. At least, he no longer has to worry about it when he travels from the Special Administrative Region to Taipei.

Lao Qiu praised it very much. Whether it was olive or Garen style, Lao Qiu praised it very much, which made Mao Geng blush, but that guy Porter became more and more proud of him.

With a smug look, he talked about Zhu Xi:

"Mao, it may be a wrong idea to ask Zhu Xi to be the dean of Gewu. In the words of you Chinese, this is an outsider and an expert. Are you not worried about bringing disaster to the development of science?"

"Potter, I think you are so proud. I dare say that Zhu Xi's IQ is higher than you and me, and he was a scientist of this era, and he has achieved great success in astronomy research. I believe that if Zhu Xi is the dean of the Geju Academy, he will definitely be full of talents and fruitful results."
Chapter completed!