Everything in the weapons department was something Yan Shifan had never seen before!
Whether it was the new cannon next to him that was being adjusted by several craftsmen, or the faint sound of explosions coming from the room on the side, he was very fascinated.
Yan Shifan was not only interested in these phenomena, he was also quite interested in the essence behind these phenomena. However, there was no record of these things in the Four Books and Five Classics that he had studied since childhood.
After Yan Shifan followed the team, his face still showed a thoughtful expression.
"Your Majesty, we are here!"
At this moment, Yi Bin, who had been leading the way, turned around and said respectfully.
Everyone stopped immediately and found themselves in a rather empty place. The air was still filled with the smell of burning black gunpowder.
When several craftsmen saw this, they quickly stepped forward and said respectfully.
"Sir, everything is ready and you can start the experiment at any time!"
"Well, let's get started."
After listening to the reports of these craftsmen, Yi Bin looked quite calm and gave the order.
"Yes, sir!"
After receiving Yi Bin's instructions, several craftsmen quickly moved a basket from the side, and inside the basket was a "grenade" made of ceramics.
After the group retreated to a safe distance, the craftsmen took out the fire sticks from their arms, lit the fuse on the "grenade", and then threw it away into the distance.
There was only a loud bang, and the moment the "grenade" landed, countless ceramic shards were immediately scattered. Its power was beyond the expectations of everyone present.
And where the "grenade" exploded, a small pothole was created!
Immediately afterwards, the air was filled with a lingering smell of gunpowder.
Jiajing also took out his handkerchief and covered his mouth and nose. After the smell in the air dissipated, he nodded and encouraged.
"Well, that's good. The fact that you were able to restore it to this point based on the idea I proposed earlier is beyond my expectation!"
"No, this is all your Majesty's credit. If it weren't for the idea you proposed earlier, our Arms Department wouldn't be able to create the corresponding physical object so smoothly."
Seeing that the "grenade" produced by the Arms Department was approved by the emperor, Yi Bin breathed a sigh of relief.
This also means that the efforts made in recent days have finally paid off!
At this moment, several people at the scene were still immersed in the previous explosion and unable to extricate themselves.
"Your Majesty, I think this new weapon called "Grenade" should be installed in Ming Dynasty's army as soon as possible!"
Zhang Juzheng was the first to react and immediately knelt on the ground and begged the emperor.
"Yes, Your Majesty, since the power of this "grenade" is so amazing, why not install it into the Ming Dynasty's army as soon as possible?"
After Zhang Juzheng, Yan Song also knelt on the ground and begged.
"There is no need to worry about this matter yet. In my opinion, there is still a lot of room for improvement!"
Jiajing waved his hand and rejected Zhang Juzheng and Yan Song's proposal.
"Look, although the power of this grenade is amazing, its lethality is also very powerful!"
"However, I don't know if you have noticed that this new weapon called "Grenade" is not only huge in size, but also very troublesome to throw."
The emperor's words couldn't help but make everyone present recall the appearance of the craftsmen when throwing "grenades". It was indeed very laborious.
Jiajing took in the expressions on everyone's faces and then added something.
"Besides, the grenades manufactured by the Ordnance Department are all made of ceramics, and the cost is too high!"
“It simply cannot reach the point of mass production.”
After listening to the emperor's analysis, everyone quickly calmed down from their previously restless hearts.
"Yes, if nothing else, if it were to be installed in the Ming Dynasty's army, the high cost alone would not be affordable by the imperial court!"
"Your Majesty means..."
After hearing the emperor's words, Yi Bin, who had been cheering for joy earlier, now looked like an eggplant beaten by frost, and said dejectedly.
"It doesn't matter, I have already thought of a solution!"
"Lu Fang, go get me a pen and paper."
When Jiajing saw this, he chuckled, then turned his eyes to Lu Fang who was aside, and gave instructions softly.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
After Lu Fang responded, she quickly left the scene.
After a while, Lu Fang sent someone to bring a table, and the rest of the things were also prepared.
Jiajing then spread out the pen and paper and drew a rough reference picture based on the shape of the grenade in his memory.
After the ink on it was dry, Jiajing turned his eyes to everyone and said.
"Look, this is the idea I proposed."
"The entire grenade will be divided into two parts. The lower part is made of wood for easy throwing, while the upper part is used to hold black powder. You can even add some iron sand or even ceramic fragments to it. Increase its lethality!"
After Jiajing gave a rough description of his idea, everyone present quickly understood what the emperor meant.
"Your Majesty, do you mean that the "grenade" should be reduced in size based on the original size?"
"Then, the lower part is made of wood. This not only makes it easier to throw, but also saves a lot of costs. As for the lethality, you can add other things to the "grenade" to increase its lethality. force!"
Yan Shifan said with an inexplicable light flashing in his eyes.
"Well, that's right, that's what I mean."
"You don't have to be afraid that the power will be reduced because of this. The power of black powder is dozens of times stronger than the original gunpowder!"
"You might as well imagine that when the two armies confront each other, what will happen if our soldiers of the Ming Dynasty have a weapon as powerful as a "grenade"?"
When everyone present followed the emperor's thought, the look in their eyes became more and more dazzling, their faces were full of excitement, and they all knelt down on the ground, sincerely convinced.
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
"Well, take this picture down. Next, your weapons department will make changes according to my idea."
Jiajing nodded, then turned his gaze to Yi Bin, who was kneeling on the ground, and gave the order.
"I will surely live up to His Majesty's great trust. If there is any discrepancy, I am willing to come to see you!"
Seeing that the emperor entrusted him with such an important task, Yi Bin's face was full of excitement and he immediately issued a military order.
"Okay, if you are brave, I will reward you after the "grenade" and new cannons are developed!"
Jiajing seemed to be affected by Yi Bin's emotions, and immediately waved his hand and said loudly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
At this moment, Yi Bin's face was full of gratitude and he responded in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, I have a question and I would like to ask your Majesty for advice!"
I saw Yan Shifan mustering up the courage to stand up and ask Jiajing.
There is no doubt that Yan Shifan's move attracted the attention of everyone present.
"Yan Shifan, if you have any questions, it's okay to say it."
Jiajing was a little surprised that Yan Shifan suddenly stood up to ask him questions, and then raised his eyebrows and said so.
"Your Majesty, my question is, did the idea for improving the "Grenade" you just proposed come from that book called Science?"
Although the eyes of everyone present were focused on him, Yan Shifan was not afraid at all and asked in a deep voice.
Yan Song on the side became furious after listening to Yan Shifan's questions to the emperor, and immediately reprimanded him angrily.
"Bold! Yan Shifan, how dare you..."
Before Yan Song finished speaking, he was stopped by Jiajing.
Jiajing turned his gaze to Yan Shifan and said slowly.
"Yan Shifan, you are right. The improvement ideas I proposed earlier came from the book called Science."
(End of chapter)
