Black Corporation: Joseon [EN]: Chapter 1109

1109. The Emperor’s Gloom (3)

Hyang made such remarks because of the characteristics of physics and industry-academia collaboration, especially industry-academia collaboration.

-It is a field that serves as the foundation for other disciplines, but it is not a field that generates money.

Therefore, Hyang took the initiative to get things in order beforehand. Thanks to this, those who studied physics and industry-academia collaboration rarely experienced difficulties in their lives or research. However, among those in charge of other fields, newcomers often found this unsatisfactory and pointed it out.

“Isn’t this discrimination?”

Whenever they heard such words, the veterans answered concisely.

“Go and check the Challenge Log.”

“Pardon?”

“Go and see with your own eyes how many of the challenges in the Challenge Log, graded as ‘Woogong Yisan’ [moving mountains and filling seas, i.e., incredibly difficult] and ‘Mabu Jakchim’ [grinding an iron rod into a needle, i.e., persistent effort], are directly assigned to physics and industry-academia collaboration, and how many challenges can be met without the support of physics and industry-academia collaboration!”

As a result, the newcomers who actually examined the Challenge Log could never complain again.

* * *

While Woo and the finance staff were worried about the additional support request from the research institute, Hyang and Wan were busy working with the artisans.

Thud, thud! Brrr, brrr!

“It’s running well!”

“That’s right!”

As the newly created power engine roared and ran without any problems, Hyang and Wan raised their voices with satisfied expressions.

“Stop! Stop!”

At Wan’s hand signal, the artisans stopped the operation of the experimental model.

“Let’s disassemble it and check the inside after it cools down a bit more.”

“Yes!”

Once the heated experimental model had cooled down sufficiently, the artisans gathered around and began disassembling it. After carefully examining the inside and outside of the disassembled experimental model and its components, the artisans reported to Hyang and Wan with bright faces.

“We finally caught the overheating!”

Hyang and Wan’s faces also brightened at the artisans’ report.

* * *

The new power engine—later known as the internal combustion engine—created by Wan and the artisans racking their brains together, was definitely something with great potential. This was not just the claim of the developers, Wan and the artisans. Other artisans who saw the first prototype and scholars and artisans from other countries who saw it during the subsequent tour of Manbang [all nations or the world] also acknowledged it.

-It is small in size, but can produce powerful output.

The internal combustion engine solved the shortcomings of the existing steam engine. However, the internal combustion engine also had disadvantages compared to the external combustion engine. The biggest problem was ‘overheating.’

-If we can solve the overheating and output enhancement problems, the world will be dominated by internal combustion engines!

-The most urgent thing is overheating! If we catch overheating, the rest will be easy!

The scholars and artisans of the Empire and Manbang, who came to this conclusion, devoted themselves to research.

“Ugh! My mouth is itching like crazy!”

Hyang, who was itching to see the trials and errors Wan and the artisans were making, constantly endured and endured. However, at some point, Hyang couldn’t stand it anymore.

“I can’t stand it anymore! I have to do what I want, even if I get called an alien later!”

In the end, Hyang barged in. The result of that intrusion was adding a radiator to the outside of the engine cylinder. Wan and the artisans, who accepted Hyang’s suggestion, created a new experimental engine and checked the results.

“The risk of overheating has definitely decreased.”

“I see, but there’s another problem.”

Although the risk of overheating was reduced, another problem popped up.

“It’s one mountain after another…”

The problem that grabbed Wan and the artisans’ ankles again was ‘yield’ and ‘profitability.’

-There are two ways to add a dozen layers of radiators to the outside of the cylinder.

One is to cast it, and the other is to cut it.

-Both have their pros and cons.

Casting allows for quick and easy mass production. However, the complex shape reduces the yield. Cutting it out can produce reliable results. However, the time and cost of production are overwhelmingly higher than casting.

“Hmm… a dilemma…”

“A difficult pair? Neck and neck?”

“Wouldn’t ‘evenly matched’ be more appropriate? Both cost too much money…”

Wan and the artisans fell into 고민 [worry/trouble] again to find the right answer. Seeing that, Hyang looked somewhat regretful and muttered to himself.

“These guys have no romance… I miss the old artisans who used to make a fuss saying ‘performance is more important than money’…

In the end, Hyang intervened again in the 모습 [appearance/state] of Wan and the artisans who were still wandering.

“How about making the radiator and the cylinder separately and combining them?”

“Separately?”

“That’s right.”

Hyang’s suggestion was as follows.

-Make a thin radiator with a hole slightly larger than the size of the cylinder.

-If you make it like that, you can mass-produce it using casting.

-Insert the radiators made in that way into the cylinder in layers.

-Insert a copper plate into the gap between the cylinder and the hole in the radiator.

“It’s like this.”

“Will the heat generated from the cylinder be well transferred to the radiator?”

“That’s why we put in the copper plate.”

“Hmm…”

After 고민 [worrying] for a while, Wan nodded.

“I think it’s worth a try.”

“It’ll be fine.”

Hyang assured with a confident face. There was a reason.

‘The air-cooled CPU cooler was like this!’

The tower-type air cooler that Hyang used was taking a similar approach and boasted excellent performance. Soon after, a new test piece made according to Hyang’s suggestion appeared.

With the attention of 관계자 [related people/those involved] concentrated, the new test piece entered trial operation. And

Created a successful result.

“I think we can go this way!”

“Good! Now let’s think about increasing the output!”

* * *

The development of the internal combustion engine, which was on track, steadily increased its speed. As the development progressed smoothly, Hyang and Wan began to focus on developing a 날틀 [flying machine] suitable for the 날틀 [flying machine] carrier that Hyun was developing.

“I think it would be good for at least two people to ride.”

“I think so too.”

“And, since it has to be loaded on a ship, I think it would be good to make the wings foldable.”

At Hyang’s suggestion, Wan began to stroke his chin and calculate in his head.

“Hmm… certainly… but then the strength of the 날틀 [flying machine]… to 잡으려면 [catch/secure] the strength, the weight… the output… is it possible?”

After listing various problems and 점쳐보던 [divining/forecasting] the possibilities, Wan soon nodded.

“I think it will work if the prototype we are making now comes out as expected.”

“Good. Let’s do it!”

* * *

As the ‘original 덕후 [enthusiast/fanatic]’ and the ‘1st generation 덕후 [enthusiast/fanatic]’ joined hands, a new 날틀 [flying machine], no, something that can be called a ‘true’ 날틀 [flying machine], was gradually approaching reality. However, things got a little more complicated when one person 끼어들면서 [intervened/butted in] in the middle.

“Your Majesty! This design will not do!”

“Why?”

“It’s not beautiful! Look at the birds in the sky! Whether big or small, they have their own beauty! Therefore, the new 날틀 [flying machine] must also be beautiful!”

“Haa〜.”

Hyang put his hand on his forehead at the 모습 [appearance] of Da Vinci, who was 목놓아 외치는 [shouting/proclaiming] ‘beauty.’

“Can’t we 손해 [sacrifice/compromise] the performance while looking for beauty?”

When Wan stepped up to 지적 대신 [instead of pointing out] Hyang, Da Vinci raised his voice again.

“Performance and beauty can be together! I will 증명해 보이겠사옵니다 [prove it]!”

Hyang and Wan exchanged glances at Da Vinci’s suggestion. Hyang and Wan, who nodded at the same time, turned to Da Vinci.

“Okay. I’ll leave it to you.”

“However, you must 반드시 [certainly/definitely] satisfy the 제시된 [presented/given] requirements.”

“I will 반드시 [certainly/definitely] succeed!”

“I’ll give you half a year.”

“Three months is enough!”

“Three months?”

Hyang’s expression sharpened at Da Vinci’s confident answer.

“Isn’t three months too short? A promise must be 신중해야 하 네 [prudent/cautious].”

“It’s enough!”

“It’s a promise to me and the 태상황 [King Emeritus], who are 태태상황 [Great Great King Emeritus]. You know what that means, right?”

“I know it well!”

Hyang made a 결론 [conclusion] at the 모습 [appearance] of Da Vinci, who was still full of 자신감 [confidence].

“I’ll give you four months. Instead, bring a 제대로 된 [proper/decent] result!”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

And four months later, Da Vinci handed two types of 설계도를 [blueprints] to Hyang and Wan.

“This is a 설계 [design] that meets the requirements, and this is what I designed on my own.”

“Hmm…”

Wan, who received Da Vinci’s 설계도를 [blueprints], soon began to 반짝이기 [sparkle/twinkle] his eyes.

“This is 재미있습니다 [interesting].”

“I agree. 이어붙이다니 [to attach/join] two 기관 [engines]…”

What Hyang and Wan 감탄한 [admired/were impressed by] was the 기관부 [engine part] that Da Vinci designed. The internal combustion engine had been getting stronger and stronger, but there was still 부족함 [shortcoming/deficiency].

-It must 달고 [attach/mount] 자항화탄 [self-propelled bomb] and 날아올라 [fly up/take off] from the short 갑판 [deck] of the 날틀모함 [flying machine carrier].

This was because of the problem of having to satisfy this condition. Therefore, the 자항화탄 [self-propelled bomb], which was reduced to the minimum size that could 타격을 [strike/hit] give to a 적선 [enemy ship]-even an 철갑선 [ironclad ship]-was completed, but 탑재 [mounting/loading] and 이륙 [takeoff] were still impossible with the output of the 동력기관 [power plant] that had been released so far.

However, Da Vinci solved it by 결합하는 [combining] the two 최신의 [latest/newest] 기관 [engines]. When Hyang and Wan showed a 호의적인 [favorable/positive] reaction, Da Vinci added an explanation with a 환한 [bright/radiant] face.

“It’s not just about 결합하는 [combining] two 동력기관 [power plants]. If we change the 설계 [design] so that 부품 [parts] that can be 공유할 수 [shared/used in common], such as the 회전축 [rotating shaft] and 몸통 [body/fuselage], we can 줄일 수 [reduce] the 불필요한 [unnecessary] weight.”

“That’s right.”

Wan was 연신 고개를 끄덕이고 [constantly nodding] at Da Vinci’s explanation, and Hyang had a 살짝 묘한 [slightly strange/subtle] expression.

‘I’ve seen this design somewhere… what was it…’

Hyang, who was 더듬던 [fumbling/searching] his 기억 [memory], soon 찾아냈다 [found] the most similar 비행기 [airplane].

‘Fairey Swordfish!’

It was changed from a 3-seater to a 2-seater, and the 덩치 [size/bulk] was also 줄었지만 [reduced], the overall 형태 [shape/form] was 닮아있었다 [resembled] to the Fairey Swordfish, a 뇌격기 [torpedo bomber] of the British Navy during World War II.

‘Well, it’s true that it’s a 좀 더 다듬어진 [more refined] than the 날틀 [flying machines] that have been released so far.’

Hyang, who gave a 긍정적인 평가 [positive evaluation] while 고개를 끄덕이며 [nodding], 펼쳤다 [unfolded] Da Vinci’s 또 다른 설계안 [another design proposal].

“응? [Huh?] What is this again?”

Da Vinci answered immediately at Hyang’s question.

“It’s a 날틀 [flying machine] that uses the 기관 [engine] that is now 완성된 [completed] 그대로 [as is]. Instead, we 포기 [give up] the 사용 [use] of 자항화탄 [self-propelled bomb] and only 얹었 [mounted] 화차 [fire arrow].”

“Where and how did you think of 상용하는 [using/employing] it?”

“It’s 상용하는 [using/employing] on land, not the sea. The 목적으로 [purpose] is to 격퇴 [repel/defeat] the 적’s [enemy’s] 비구 [flying machine] from the sky.”

Wan 고개를 끄덕였다 [nodded] at Da Vinci’s explanation.

“비구 격퇴라 [repelling flying machines]… It’s 당연히 필요한 일 [naturally necessary], isn’t it? It’s already an 시대 [era] where 자력 비행비구끼리 [self-propelled flying machines] 공중전 [aerial combat] is 벌어지는 [occurring/taking place].”

While Wan was 긍정적으로 평가하는 [positively evaluating], Hyang had to 더듬어야 [grope/search] his 기억 [memory] again.

‘We need a 전투기 [fighter plane]. But the 모양 [shape] is… this is a 혼종 [hybrid]?’

Looking at Da Vinci’s 설계도를 [blueprints], the 기관부 [engine part] 닮아있었다 [resembled] the 스패드 [Spad], and the 동체 [fuselage] part 닮아있었다 [resembled] the German 알바트로스 [Albatros].

‘The 모양 [shape] is like that, but the problem is whether it’s 필요하냐 [necessary]…’

“Hmm…”

Hyang 고민에 고민을 거듭했다 [repeatedly pondered/agonized].

‘I want to 만들고 [make] both, but is it 과연 [indeed/really] possible? If I 풀면 [release/unravel] the 적절한 썰 [appropriate story/explanation] like 완 [Wan] 말 [said], it seems possible…’

Hyang, who was 고민을 거듭하던 [repeatedly pondering], 바라봤다 [looked at] Wan.

“I think it would be good to 한번 해보는 [try it out], what do you think?”

“I 동의합니다 [agree] too.”

“Then I have to write a 보고서 [report] to the 황제 [Emperor].”

Hyang, who 얻은 [obtained] Wan’s 동의 [agreement], 돌아봤다 [turned to look at] Da Vinci.

“Let’s 진행해보도록 [proceed with] this 설계대로 [design].”

“감사하옵니다 [Thank you]!”