Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

Chapter 928

The more merits he has, the better. The more legitimate his title of Duke will be, and no one can escape his guilt.

After all, he had to sit in this position. If he had made more contributions, he wouldn't be criticized behind the scenes for not being worthy of the position.

So after Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, Wei Wu immediately spoke up and took the initiative to mention a merit.

"Uncle Zhu, there's still electricity. If this thing becomes popular in the future, it will be of great benefit. Let's take this opportunity to consume it."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded quickly. Although he never went to the Academy of Science and Technology, it did not mean that he was not familiar with the situation there.

As for the broad prospects of electric energy, he was definitely the person who knew the most outside of the Academy of Science and Technology, so he immediately spoke:

"No one among the officials understands the subject of electricity. When the time comes, you can give them a demonstration. It will broaden their horizons."

Demonstrate the function of electricity to all officials?

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's request, Wei Wu couldn't help but fall into deep thought, but he was not thinking about the demonstration.

As for those officials, he could just use some tricks to shock them.

What he was really considering was whether to take this opportunity to directly send electricity to the palace and achieve the goal in one step.

In this way, my aunt's massage chair does not need a mobile power supply and can be turned on directly anytime and anywhere when she wants a massage.

However, it is definitely unrealistic to connect wires. The distance is too far, and no one can guarantee that there will be no accidents in the line.

In comparison, it would be better to find a place to build a hydroelectric power station directly in the palace, which would save materials and facilitate maintenance.

Wei Wu was not just imagining things, but the imperial palace did have the conditions. After all, this was Yingtian Prefecture in Jiangnan.

The Nanjing Imperial Palace is close to the Qinhuai River, relying on natural waters such as Xuanwu Lake and Pipa Lake, and is also connected to the moat.

The moat system is not only for military defense, but also provides the daily water needs of the imperial palace.

The river water circulates inside and outside the palace through buildings such as culverts and bridges, which fully meets the conditions for hydropower generation.

All you need to do is pick a good location and make some minor modifications to build a hydroelectric power station to supply the palace.

Thinking of this, Wei Wu immediately looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked:

"Uncle Zhu, there's a hydroelectric power station near the Institute of Science and Technology that supplies electricity to the institute. Are you aware of this?"

"Yeah, I know. What's wrong?"

"I'd like to suggest that if you need one, you might as well build one in the Imperial Palace. The palace has the necessary geographical conditions anyway."

Having said that, Wei Wu paused for a moment, then continued:

"I'll get some electric lights installed for you then. They'll be much brighter than candlelight, making it easier for you to review your memorials."

"I'll get you some household appliances later. It will definitely make your daily life much more convenient."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up. He had long coveted Wei Wu's good things, but had always been limited by electricity.

Now that Wei Wu had taken the initiative to propose it, he had no time to hesitate and agreed immediately.

"Jian! We'll do whatever you say. We'll give the order and make everyone in the palace cooperate with you."

"Okay, I can also demonstrate it to the civil and military officials."

Wei Wu nodded in response, and then continued:

"But you have to give me some time first. When will the court discuss the Duke's affairs? I can then arrange for preparations in advance."

Speaking of the specific time, Zhu Yuanzhang lowered his head and pondered for a moment.

"Regarding the matter of the imperial court conferring the title of Duke, we will wait for Lan Yu to bring back the silver, and then gather all the officials to announce it together."

"This battle report is just a preliminary one. It's estimated that it will take more than ten days for the supply ship to return to Ming. Is that enough time?"

More than ten days?

Wei Wu silently recited it, then calculated it in his mind before he raised his head and said:

"No problem, it can be done. Just make the hydroelectric power station smaller and supply only you and your aunt in the early stages."