Chapter 204 I feel like a child has finally grown up

Chapter 204 I feel like a child has finally grown up

About noon.

The sun's rays became a little more noticeable, and the orange-yellow sunlight penetrated through the clouds and fell one by one.

The air has warmed up a bit, and it's a good time to bask in the sun.

After lunch, the chairs outside were filled with people, enjoying the quiet afternoon.

Until the sound of horse hooves came, breaking the tranquility in the courtyard.

A messenger got off his horse and stopped at the gate of Luqiyuan to report: "Your Highness, I have your letter."

Hearing this, Yourna got up and went to the courtyard door to pick up the letter.

After delivering the letter, the messenger turned around, mounted his horse, and left.

Yourna handed the letter to Lu Qi, who stood up from the chair, and at the same time attracted the attention of several girls on the rocking chairs around.

"Whose letter is it?"

Lux, who was closest, had already put on her shoes and came over, her eyes falling on the letter.

The appearance of this letter is quite exquisite, and the golden seal on it also exudes a sense of heroism.

"Why do you act like a curious baby all day long?" Lu Qi glanced at her and read the letter.

This seal alone is easy to identify who sent the letter. In his memory, the only one who can use such a mark is the princess.

Parnis Granlott.

Lux also recognized the person who sent the letter at this moment, and her memory was suddenly dragged back to that afternoon, and she remembered Panis who left after kissing Lu Qi in front of all of them.

Lu Qi had already torn open the letter, took out the letter inside, and looked at it.

"Hello, my dear Prince.

I have been busy with too many things recently, but fortunately, I am almost done, so I took some time to write to you.

Although it has only been twenty days, I think you have not forgotten me yet.

To prevent this, I will write you a letter every week from now on to make up for the time we owe each other.

Of course, you can also choose not to reply.

But this might make me sad. "

From this passage, it seems that Panis was in a good mood when she wrote this letter.

"Thanks to His Highness's medicine, my father's condition has improved and he has been able to eat a lot in the past two days.

Moreover, with the assistance of the German army, we quickly took control of Marta's family. And I learned that my father's illness was indeed caused by them.

And they have secretly united with many nobles.

If they go according to their plan, if nothing happens to Marta, my father will die this month. And they will seize the kingship in one fell swoop. But don't worry, their plan has failed. "

After returning to China, this is probably what Panis will be busy with.

As the next heir to the throne, she has to deal with too many things.

The first to bear the brunt were the restless nobles and the rebellious Marta family.

Fortunately, because Marta had an accident, Panis and Dupont, who received assistance from Debon, quickly solved the problem.

At the same time, Panis' father's illness was cured, and she no longer had to worry about her father passing away and getting married immediately after inheriting the throne.

Thus, the political problems of Granlot were also resolved.

After that, I just wrote about trivial matters.

"Looking forward to your highness's reply, and also saying hello to Lux and the others for me - Panis, October 22nd."

After reading the letter, Lu Qi closed it casually.

Now that the matter is resolved, it is naturally good.

Lux also said after watching from the side: "I didn't expect such a thing to happen in Granlot."

She didn't know about this before, but now she understands it after reading the letter.

It turns out there was almost a rebellion in Glenlot.

Of course you have to reply, and it doesn't take much time.

So Lu Qi returned to the room and began to write a reply.

After writing the letter, he remembered that he had to go out today, so he packed up the written reply and went downstairs.

At this moment, Vayne, Quinn and the others were ready to leave for training at the barracks.

Lux and Kashina also began to prepare to leave.

For them, one-third of the holiday has passed, and during this period, they have not been idle.

Lux has not forgotten that she joined the Church of the Illuminator a while ago.

Recently, I often go to the Illuminator Church with Kashina to help. I heard that she is very serious about what she does, even her usual playful temperament has been put away.

This gave Lu Qi a sudden sense of déjà vu, as if his child had finally grown up.

Bobby and Fiona, who had nothing to do, stayed in the yard with Sona.

Because their destinations were different, the people who were going out did not go together and separated at the intersection.

Lu Qi sat in the carriage, opened the curtains and looked at the scenery along the street.

Compared with when he first set foot in the royal capital, the streets had changed a lot.

Because of newspapers, the horizons of many residents have been broadened, allowing them to understand and come into contact with more things.

Before this, Demacia's printing technology was not up to par, so books were not particularly popular among the middle and lower classes.

For the prosperous royal capital, this is not particularly obvious.

However, if you leave the royal capital and look at the cities, counties, towns, and villages outside the royal capital, you will find out.

Some families often have to save money for a period of time before they can buy a book to read.

The nobles, however, have a large library.

Of course, this is a class gap and there is nothing to say about it.

However, it is different now.

Demacia's printing technology is growing rapidly, newspapers can contain more and more information, and the price is not expensive.

If you buy it for a long time, it will become one book after another.

Moreover, during this period, the officials were not idle.

They did not interfere too much in the matter of newspapers, but devoted all their energy to printing books.

Now, they have broken through the difficulty of book printing and started producing books on a large scale.

The price of books is not that expensive even for middle- and lower-class residents in other areas.

Knowledge still has a great impact on people, which will make them no longer limited by limited thinking.

However, this alone is not enough.

If this was a heavy rain, Lu Qi hoped it would rain harder.

The carriage drove for a while and slowly stopped at the door of the Wangcheng Express newspaper office.

"Send the letter for me."

Lu Qi handed the letter to Yuerna and got out of the carriage.

Then he walked into the newspaper office. In the afternoon, there were not many people coming to the newspaper office to buy newspapers. As soon as he entered the door, he could smell the unique smell of books and ink.

"Your Highness, you are finally here!"

A joyful voice came, and Mei Li and her brother ran over to greet Lu Qi.

Now the two are the persons in charge of the newspaper, and Navis was originally responsible for this matter.

However, Navis has been busy with matters at the Research Institute recently, so this matter was left to the Mei Li siblings who could no longer keep up with the progress.

However, the two of them still have certain talents in this area.

After leaving the matter to them, they managed the business quite well.

At least Lu Qi was not disappointed.

Walking into the backyard of the newspaper office, the printing press has been moved here.

After improvements, today's printing press has developed to the fourth generation, and it can be said that it is improving all the time.

And it won't be long before the fifth generation of semi-automatic printing presses is about to arrive.

"The newspaper's sales are growing steadily every day, and the newly launched prints are also very well received. I predict that the newspaper's sales will increase to a certain extent in the next period of time."

Colin took out a statistical report and handed it into Lu Qi's hands.

Lu Qi took it and glanced at it casually.

He never pays much attention to these things. He is actually not interested in money.

Now that he has personal property and an industrial chain, he no longer has to worry about lack of money having anything to do with him.

Once a person is rich, and especially rich, he always wants to do something to give back to society.

Lu Qi put the report back into Colin's hand and said, "You can start making preparations for what I told you last time."

"Yes, Your Highness." Colin responded immediately.

Lu Qi then looked at the printing press in front of him: "There is another thing. I am preparing to open the drawings of the first generation printing press."

Hearing this, Meili was stunned for a moment: "What do you mean, Your Highness?"

Lu Qi casually said: "Reveal the drawings."

At this time, both siblings were stunned.

After a while, Meili asked: "But this doesn't seem to be of any benefit to us."

Nowadays, the popularity of Wangcheng Express Report has made many people jealous and drooling.

But they don't know how to print.

By publishing the drawings of the printing press, wouldn't that mean that you are actively creating a group of enemies for yourself?

"Does it have to be beneficial?"

Lu Qi glanced at her.

Meili's reaction was quick enough and she immediately said: "Your Highness, it's because I'm superficial and my ideological awareness is not high enough."

"No, actually your idea is correct."

Lu Qi smiled and said: "This matter is indeed not good for us, but it is not harmful either. Now with the reputation of Wangcheng Express, this matter will not have much impact on us. Those who truly become enemies, It’s the ones who hold the blueprint.”

The reputation of the Royal City Express has now spread throughout Demacia.

It can be said that it is firmly in the leading position.

Even if the printing technology is disclosed, it will not be affected, and there is no need to worry about the unstable position of the boss.

After all, no matter in terms of reputation, price or technology, Wangcheng Express will always be at the forefront.

Furthermore, printing technology cannot be hidden.

Sooner or later, it will be made public and transparent.

Originally, Lu Qi's idea was to let Wangcheng Express develop for a while.

But now looking at the performance of the newspaper and the speed of advancement in printing technology, he feels that this step can be taken ahead of schedule.

After the printing technology is made public, I believe we can see that a large number of people will crowd into this uncultivated fertile land.

And this is exactly what Lu Qi wants.

He needs to develop faster, and he needs to involve the entire society.

Only in this way can the industry progress, and the products after progress will enter the eyes of the general public.

As for what Lu Qi told Meili a while ago, the newspaper can start collecting manuscripts.

So far, newspaper articles have been written by dedicated people, and the format is basically uniform.

Now, as the Wangcheng Express has gained popularity and has set a good example, it is time to start soliciting submissions from the general public.

The call for submissions covers a lot of things, such as various poetry collections, short stories, novels and even prints.

The business of a newspaper office is no longer limited to newspapers, but can also develop several specialized channels.

For example, blackboard newspapers for novels, comics, and poetry collections.

After an excellent manuscript is approved, it can be converted into money according to the sales volume, and it can also increase your reputation. No one will refuse it.

When the masses' ideas begin to shine on an open platform, the effect and influence it can have are huge.

What Lu Qi is doing now is to provide this platform.

Moreover, when doing this, Lu Qi didn't have to worry about getting stuck from above.

Because, he himself is above.

After giving these two instructions, Lu Qi left the newspaper office.

He believed that with the ability of Meili and her sister, they could handle this matter well.

It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t work well, because Lu Qi will ask the officials to help.

Outside, Yourna had already sent the letter and returned.

After getting on the carriage, Lu Qi said: "Let's go to the next stop."

Soon, the carriage started moving.

An hour later, it slowly stopped at the R\u0026D base of the Research Institute.

This place is now about to become a second scientific research institute, but the confidentiality must be greater, and not just anyone can enter.

Lu Qi walked all the way inside and soon found Wenhua De.

"You came just in time, take a look"

Wynward is currently in a research room, surrounded by a group of scientific researchers, including Navis.

Not far in front of them, there was a whirring iron machine, and white water vapor was constantly coming out of a protrusion of the machine.

Surprisingly, it is a steam engine.

Lu Qi walked forward and looked at it. After observing for a while, he nodded: "There is basically no problem."

What is in front of me is an obvious atmospheric steam engine.

This kind of steam engine can introduce steam into the cylinder, the valve is closed, and then cold water is poured into the cylinder, creating a vacuum when the steam condenses.

Air pressure on the other side of the piston pushes the piston.

In a mine, a rod is connected deep into the shaft to drive a pump.

The motion of the steam engine's piston is transmitted through this rod to the pump's piston to draw water out of the well.

Although there are still many problems, the technology is not too perfect.

However, this is still Demacia's first steam engine.

It is of great significance.

A steam engine is a reciprocating power machine that converts the energy of steam into mechanical work.

The importance of the steam engine goes without saying. It is the starting point of the industrial revolution and an extremely important prime mover.

It can be said that it is also a necessity for the rapid evolution of an era and is the core hub in the early days of transportation.

After the steam engine, of course there are more advanced steam turbines and internal combustion engines.

Of course, technological changes also require time.

Today, Debon's technology is growing at almost a rocket speed.

I believe this first generation steam engine will be eliminated soon.

At this moment, all the scientific researchers in the venue also looked happy.

But no one was overjoyed because of this short-term success. Everyone present knew that they still had a long way to go.

After checking out the steam engine, Lu Qi didn't stay at the R\u0026D base for long.

Soon he got on the carriage and left.

In the carriage, he breathed a long sigh of relief, looking at the scenery passing by quickly outside the window, thinking about something.

As a witness to the progress of the times, he seems to have been pulled into the long river of time without knowing it.

On the way back, Lu Qi stopped by the Illuminator Church.

It's been a while since I've seen this kid Moff. He seems to have grown taller and looks a bit like a grown-up.

Because of the development of the newspaper industry, the demand for newspaper delivery has been promoted.

The children in the church earn a living with their own hands.

Not long after Luqi arrived, Lux and Kashina also finished their work.

Lu Qi asked them to sit in the carriage and go back together.

Wait until the carriage stops at the gate of the courtyard.

Lux was the first to get off the carriage, rushed directly into the house, and then lay down on the sofa without saying a word, her whole body softened.

This sofa is like her safe haven.

For her, although her daily life at the Illuminator Church has been quite fulfilling recently.

However, only when I get home and lie down will I feel a special sense of peace in my heart.

It would have no effect if she returned to her own Crown Guard home, it had to be Lu Qi's home.

As everyone became idle, a mahjong table was formed.

They played until it was completely dark outside, and Lu Qi, who was tired of winning again, got up and started preparing dinner.

After dinner was prepared, Quinn, Vayne, and the others returned from training at the personal barracks.

After having dinner happily, it was time to soak in the hot springs.

When taking a bath in the hot spring, Fiona was still with Lux and the others.

However, the two of them also took a bath in the hot spring when the others were not around. The white curtain in the middle was no longer drawn, and there was no restraint on their bodies.

By the way, I also did something that adults love to do.

They found that in the hot springs where the temperature was not low, it seemed to be more intense, so it ended faster.

The moon in autumn is much more beautiful.

While soaking in the pool, Lu Qi looked up at the bright moon while sipping wine.

By the time a pot of wine was finished slowly and leisurely, it was almost done.

When you come out of the pool, it's okay if the wind doesn't blow. If the wind blows, you will feel a little cold.

Therefore, Lu Qi also specially built two changing rooms. After all, it was cold, and he would easily catch a cold if he came out naked after soaking in the hot spring. Being blown by the wind like this.

After soaking in the hot springs and playing until the gate hours, the girls dispersed one by one.

Lu Qi was sitting in the room, holding a cup in his hand and blowing gently on the cup.

And on the clear surface, there are beans that look like rubies floating.

As the wolfberry entered his stomach, Lu Qi felt a surge of power, not sure if it was an illusion or not!

Outside, there was a sound of footsteps.

After a while, Fiona opened the door and walked in.

Looking at Lu Qi who was leisurely sipping tea, a touching smile appeared on his face.

Then, the door closed gently.