After successfully persuading Meng Wu, Ying Zheng and Li Si returned to Jingyao.
While waiting for the release of "My Ke", I was able to train the craftsmen in the use of firecrackers.
After all, not only the people in the gold-touching class need to use it, but the people building the royal tombs also need to use it, and maybe they will use it more and more frequently.
The practice location was chosen in a valley. It was an abandoned iron mine. Mining was suspended due to the risk of landslides, but there were still a lot of ore reserves.
Tian Yi led people to explore the land conditions and re-planned it. He believed that this abandoned mine could be developed again if it was handled properly.
So, Meng Yi and Tian Yi, along with some people from the gold-touching class and the Jingjia class, began to practice using firecrackers at this abandoned mine while using the mine for drills to see if it could be redeveloped.
After all, it's also an opportunity to grow.
Three days passed, and it was time for the first batch of 'my devices' to be released.
The craftsmen dug out the three models from the sand and gravel.
I saw that the surface of the sand pit had changed color, showing a dark red color, and was a little sticky to the touch.
The surface of the mold has also changed, becoming lighter in color and appearing to be smoother than before.
However, before it is time to open the mold, it still needs to be smelted again.
It was not until dusk that the smelting was heated enough. The craftsmen took out the three molds and hammered them directly with the molds.
Ding ding...dang ding...
There was a constant banging sound in the Jing Kiln.
In fact, the ancient books that record the making method of 'My Ware' do not mention tempering like this, but Li Si asked the craftsmen to temper it according to conventional methods.
Gradually, "the already very strong mold was beaten to become denser and denser, but also became thinner and thinner.
The craftsmen took turns going into battle, swinging hammers bare-chested.
About an hour later, Li Si stopped the craftsman who was swinging the hammer.
Li Si stepped forward and tapped the surface of the mold with his fingers, and then ordered someone to lift several molds and place them into the previous pool.
But now the liquid in the pool seems to have been replaced and has turned into silver-gray, which is very close to the color of 'my vessel'.
After putting it away, Li Si ordered people to bring several large covers to cover the pool.
Some craftsmen shoveled some soil with shovels, sealed the edge of the cover with soil, and compacted it firmly.
Someone lit a firewood at an air vent of the lid. According to Li Si, this was to pump out as much air as possible.
After everything is processed, it still needs to rest overnight.
The craftsmen were exhausted from the day. Ying Zheng ordered them to rest early and then returned to Gucheng Palace.
The next day, Ying Zheng couldn't hold back his eagerness and took Li Si to Jingyao early.
Also coming with him was his wife Hu Yu.
How could Hu Yu not be present in person on such an occasion?
Opening the lid, the craftsmen fished the three molds out of the pool. This time, the liquid in the pool changed color again and was almost transparent.
Have all those colors been transferred to the mold?
The mold is taken to a charcoal stove for baking.
After a while, I saw thin spots appearing on the mold.
Gradually, the markings became more and more numerous and dense, as if something inside was about to expand.
Click...
After an extremely small sound, a small piece fell off the surface of the mold.
Immediately afterwards, the broken pieces fell down one after another, falling to the ground and turning into ashes.
The alloy inside is also revealed bit by bit, and it is not much different from the color of "my device".
Following Li Si's instructions, the craftsmen took out the three weapons and continued beating them.
This time, it was just to smash the mold off the surface.
Soon, all the broken pieces on the surface were smashed away, leaving no residue at all, and the weapons inside were finally fully revealed.
It is really the same as the ancient "I"
"Utensils" are almost the same.
After it cooled down, almost everyone gathered around, except those with lower status or younger age stood on the outside and did not squeeze into the middle.
Li Si and Jing Fan stood at the very back, squatting down and looking at the newly released weapons together.
After each knocking and looking at it, Li Si picked up the one in front of him and looked at it carefully over and over.
Ying Zheng couldn't restrain his curiosity and picked up the third one to read.
Hu Yu also came over and squatted beside Ying Zheng.
"Sir, why do you think this weapon is different from the ancient one?" After studying it for a long time, Ying Zheng finally said.
Li Si smiled and said, "Didn't Wei Chen say before that this first test has a low chance of success. We need to keep trying to make a finished product that is exactly the same as the ancient magic weapon."
"What's the difference between the two?" Ying Zheng could only feel some differences, but he couldn't tell exactly what the difference was.
Li Si looked at Jing Fan and asked, "Master Jing, do you know what's different?"
Jing Fan let out a breath and said: "Back to the king, Wei Chen feels that there is still a gap between the two in terms of purity, which has led to differences in the toughness and hardness of the imitations, and the weight is also different. different."
Only then did Ying Zheng realize that the imitation in front of him seemed to be heavier.
Several craftsmen carried three imitations and weighed them using a scale. Sure enough, they were heavier than the ancient magic weapons.
Jing Fan continued: "Looking at the surface of the two, although there is not much difference in color, they are not exactly the same, which also shows the deviation in material. The most important thing is the difference in the cutting edge."
Ying Zheng stepped forward and touched the blade with his fingers.
"Although it has not been polished yet, because the material is not dense enough, it must not be able to achieve the chopping effect of the ancient magic weapon. It seems impossible to cut iron like mud." Jing Fan added.
Ying Zheng looked gloomy and said nothing.
Li Si knew what Ying Zheng was thinking, so he comforted him: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Our production method is different from what is described in ancient secret books. Only when the required equipment is perfected can we produce qualified products." I'll come out."
"Equipment?" Ying Zheng suddenly realized.
When the flying crossbow was made before, several instruments were made first, then those few instruments were used to make parts, and then the flying crossbow was composed of the parts.
The same principle applies this time. If you want to create a real "self-made weapon", you must first create some instruments to press the mold, temper it, and temper it.
"That's right." Li Si nodded and said, "This time, Weichen deliberately did not use equipment, but relied on his hands. He just wanted to see how big the difference between the two is, or whether he could make it without relying on equipment. Make a finished product.”
Seeing that Ying Zheng frowned, Hu Yu followed and said: "The facts prove that there are still differences between Lord Tingwei's manual production method and the method of making the instrument. However, I already think it is great."
Hu Yu's words still worked. Ying Zheng got rid of the unhappiness in his heart and smiled at Hu Yu: "Then I'm just waiting for you to make that instrument so that you can better refine 'my instrument'."
Li Si smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please come with me."
Jing Fan and others also laughed.
Ying Zheng was a little confused and had no choice but to follow Li Si to the backyard.
Entering the backyard, I saw all kinds of strange-shaped equipment placed in the open space in the middle.
Ying Zheng suddenly understood what was going on.
"Could this be..." Although he guessed it, Ying Zheng still couldn't believe it.
Jing Fan stepped forward, patted one of the instruments, and said, "These are the instruments used to make 'my instruments'. Lord Tingwei made them with me according to ancient books."
Ying Zheng blinked and wondered: "Then why do you not know it at all? Besides, when we were in Jingyao, I and your husband were always together."
Li Si smiled and said, "It was Wei Chen's idea.
I just wanted to give the king a surprise. As for time, Wei Chen actually lived in Jingyao sometimes. "
Ying Zheng had five ladies taking turns to accompany him every night, so how could he know whether Li Si was in the palace or not.
When he walked to the equipment, Ying Zheng stopped worrying about the matter and concentrated on inspecting the equipment.
What I saw in front of me seemed to be in the shape of a scorpion. The whole thing was mostly made of metal, with some wood chips sandwiched in the middle. The surface seemed to be coated with ancient paint.
Look at the one next to it. It is shaped like a wooden barrel, but it is indeed narrow at the top and wide at the bottom.
The largest one is similar to the machine tool used to make flying crossbows, but it is much larger and has a square hammer in the middle. Judging from the color, this hammer should be made of alloy. It is an alloy hammer and must be very strong.
After Ying Zheng finished scanning, he asked what the functions of these instruments were.
Jing Fan stepped forward to answer them one by one.
There were some things that even Jing Fan couldn't understand, so Li Si came over to supplement them.
In fact, what Ying Zheng heard was in confusion and he didn't understand many things, but it didn't delay him from asking.
Curiosity and learning are two different things.
After understanding them all, Ying Zheng asked: "It seems that when all these instruments are used, they will definitely be stronger than the last time they were made?"
Li Si said with certainty: "If nothing else happens, we can create exactly the same thing. After all, these devices are also recorded in the ancient secrets. There is no reason for failure, unless there are omissions in those secrets."
Ying Zheng thought for a while and said: "This situation should not happen. Let's make it again as planned."
'My vessel' was left behind by our ancestor Huangdi, so there must be no omissions and a semi-finished product.
As for Yaizhen and his subordinates, it is even more impossible. They have never entered the secret room where it is stored, and people outside have no chance to set foot in it.
Li Si, Jing Fan and others raised their hands and responded: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Ying Zheng looked at the three imitations. He was full of expectations just now, but now he has a look of disgust on his face.
"Can these three imitations be melted down and then made into finished products?" Ying Zheng asked.
While no one was talking, Hu Yu said anxiously from the side: "Farewell, Your Majesty, didn't you say you wanted to give one to my concubine?"
Ying Zheng smiled bitterly and said, "Don't be ridiculous. This imitation is not as good as the finished product. I will give you another one after I make the finished product."
"No." Hu Yu said firmly, "I want this one. Your Majesty, please take the other two and smelt them."
Hu Yu pointed at the half-finished imitation in front of her.
Ying Zheng knew that although Hu Yu usually liked to mess around, he was not a stubborn person, so he immediately asked: "Why do you want this one?"
Hu Yu looked at Ying Zheng and said in a voice like an oriole: "Because I have witnessed the sweat of these craftsmen with my own eyes. They used their hands and arms to hammer it out. If it melts like this, don't you think it's a pity, Your Majesty?" ?"
Ying Zheng: "..."
"Besides, leaving one behind can be used to compare the re-created magic weapons, so that we can know if there is any progress." Hu Yu said it reasonably.
At this moment, it seemed that most of the craftsmen were moved, and many even lowered their heads and looked at their hands.
A few craftsmen even had tears in their eyes.
My efforts were not in vain, my dedication and sweat were recognized by someone, and that person was the wife of the current King of Qin!
Ying Zheng looked at the expressions of the craftsmen and felt uneasy in his heart.
At this moment, Ying Zheng seemed to have learned something from Hu Yu.
Li Si took the opportunity to say: "Since Madam is so aware of the hard work of the craftsmen, the King should leave one behind, even as a souvenir."
Ying Zheng thought for a moment and said, "Then I will give one to Mrs. Hu Yu. You can smelt the remaining two and make them into finished products."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Jing Fan and others replied in unison.
Hu Yu smiled and found two guards to carry the replica back to Gucheng Palace.
