Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

Chapter 978

Only the area near the palace gate was still bright, while other places seemed to be shrouded in dark clouds.

Just when all the officials were confused, Wei Wu walked step by step to the steps in front of the dragon throne under their gaze.

"Everyone, I'm going to show you one of the most common, yet also the most practical, functions of electricity: lighting!"

As he spoke, Wei Wu stretched out his hand and gently moved the pillar carved with a coiled dragon next to the steps.

In an instant, the entire Fengxian Hall became bright again, and the brightness was even brighter than before when it was illuminated by candlelight.

It was not until this time that the officials discovered that the light was shining down from the top of the palace.

After a closer look, I found that there were tube-like objects emitting dazzling white light on the top of the palace.

This unprecedented novel experience made all the civil and military officials look up with admiration, and at this time Wei Wu also spoke.

"What you see is called a light bulb. As long as you supply it with electricity, it will emit a bright light."

"Actually, you weren't supposed to be able to see them originally. My original idea was to hide these light tubes within the decoration."

"It is only exposed so that you can see it with your own eyes, but it will be hidden later so as not to affect the aesthetics."

Hearing Wei Wu's voice, the Yangtou people lowered their heads and focused their attention on Wei Wu again.

Immediately afterwards, someone couldn't help but ask Wei Wu.

"Marquis Changle, according to what you said before, this electricity, electricity can work for a long time, doesn't it mean that the night can be as bright as day?"

"Yes, it's very convenient whether you're reading or writing at a desk, and the probability of causing a fire is lower than with candlelight."

After explaining casually, Wei Wu spoke again:

"However, there are currently material limitations on the light tubes. The existing light tubes have all been laid in the Fengxian Hall, mainly for your court meetings."

"Next, the Academy of Science and Technology will try to find a replacement material. Although it can't compare to the Fengxian Temple, it's better than candlelight."

After hearing what Wei Wu said, the officials began to look forward to using this kind of electric light in their homes.

The main reason is not that electric lights are better than candles. After all, we have lived for so many years and we will not die without electric lights.

Everyone wants to try this new thing, and this light is created by the power of lightning!

Just as the officials were daydreaming in their hearts, they heard Wei Wu's voice again.

"Everyone, this is only a small part of the role of electricity. Next, I will demonstrate to you other functions of electricity."

In order to popularize the benefits of electricity to these officials, Wei Wu specially prepared several electrical appliances for demonstration.

After all, if we want to promote the layout of electricity in the future, we will still need the cooperation of these people, and we have to let them know the benefits in advance.

However, just as Wei Wu was about to continue, the person who had questioned him before suddenly walked out.

"Marquis Changle, I have a question. Since you said this light tube uses electricity, why don't we see any lightning?"

"Without the flash of lightning or the roar of thunder, how can we be sure it is the power of thunder and lightning? What do you think, my lords?"

I have to say that this person's perspective is quite tricky.

The ancients' understanding of thunder and lightning was limited to the flash of lightning that cut through the sky and the roar of thunder.

They didn't know that it was just the process of releasing energy and not the only form of lightning.

Of course, Wei Wu also knew that this person was not here for this purpose, but was just refuting for the sake of refuting.

The reason was probably that he was just refuted by me and then ignored me, so I was deliberately provoking him.

He certainly wouldn't dare to harm Wei Wu directly, but this secret way of stirring up trouble was very common in official circles.