"Why?" Zhu Yuanzhang was puzzled.
Zhu Biao and his brothers looked at Chu Ze in confusion.
Chu Ze said: "Because before that, we have to separate the oil first."
"Why the separation?" Zhu Chun was full of doubts.
"Can't stone paint be used directly?" Zhu Xi was even more confused.
Zhu Chun nodded.
He had seen in the classics that stone paint was used in fierce fire oil cabinets, and it could also be used for lighting. It only needed to be mined and then used directly.
This is the first time Zhu Chun has heard of this so-called "separation".
Not to mention Zhu Yuanzhang.
He was born as a cowherd boy. Even though he is now the emperor and has read several books, he has never heard that this stone lacquer can be separated.
Zhu Biao pondered for a moment, then raised his head and asked, "Chu Ze, how do you separate this stone lacquer?"
"Yes, after separation, will it affect the lethality?" What Zhu Di is most concerned about is the lethality of the weapon.
If after separation, the lethality is not as good as before, then why bother?
Zhu Yuanzhang agreed very much with Zhu Di's question and said directly: "Just tell us directly whether it is better to separate these things or not."
He chooses whichever one is better.
"Of course it would be better if we were separated!"
There are simply no other options for this choice.
In the Song Dynasty, those people used crude oil because they did not master the separation technology at that time.
Now that we have it, why still use crude oil?
Crude oil is too wasteful to use, and it will also increase the consumption of crude oil.
The oil that may have been used for twenty or thirty years may be used up in one or two years.
Then what is he doing making those weapons?
Hang it on the wall and watch it?
Since you have to do it, you should naturally do your best.
Chu Ze waved to everyone, gathered them around, and discussed head to head: "After the oil is separated, not only does it have a wider range of uses, but it can also slow down consumption. The previous methods were too wasteful. Press Come on, we can not only have oil, but also gasoline, diesel, and asphalt. If we find a suitable method, lubricants are not impossible to produce. There are so many products, and the lethality of gasoline is no worse than that of crude oil. "
Zhu Yuanzhang had a headache when he heard the pile of oil and grease.
But he understood the last sentence.
Chu Ze said that after the stone paint is separated, not only will it not affect the lethality of the weapon, but it will also produce a lot more oil.
This is a good thing.
Why don’t you agree quickly!
"Then how can we separate them?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
"It's easy, just get a still."
He can't do the professional ones, but he can still do the simple ones.
Chu Ze is very confident.
Zhu Chun immediately asked: "What is a still?"
He felt that his brain was a little weak today, and he couldn't understand most of what Chu Ze said.
Chu Ze looked sideways at him and explained, "Have you ever seen cooking?"
More than seen.
Zhu Yuanzhang, father and son, nodded: "I've done it before."
But not now.
"Have you ever seen the soda on the pot lid when cooking?" Chu Ze asked again.
Zhu Yuanzhang, father and son, nodded in unison, and their actions seemed to be agreed upon.
Chu Ze continued: "The water in my time was distilled water, and the principle of the distiller is similar to that of cooking. It boils the contents inside and then condenses the distilled water."
"Then let's find a big pot and put a lid on it." Zhu Xi asked, blinking his innocent eyes.
Chu Ze: "Theoretically it's possible."
"But after crude oil is distilled, it can be toxic."
Chu Ze was not sure about this, but he knew that petroleum asphalt was toxic.
To prevent workers from being poisoned, a safer container must be found, so a still is essential.
Zhu Biao was half-aware, he touched his chin and nodded: "Then I'll leave this matter to you."
Chu Ze did his part.
"Also, how long does it take to make this thing?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
Chu Ze thought for a while and said: "I will go back and prepare the drawings now. After the drawings are completed, they can be handed over to the workshop for production according to the drawings. At most... half a month? With the current work efficiency of the workshop, half a month is almost enough . But it still needs to be debugged, and it will probably take some time."
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao looked at each other.
Then the two of them looked at Zhu Chun at the same time.
"Chun, what do you say?"
Zhu Chun calculated the distance in his mind and said: "Including the mining time, we can get back in one month."
Chu Ze did not understand this matter and did not interfere. He only told Zhu Chun: "While you are mining, take a look at the reserves of that oil well."
"It's not a big problem. When we received the news, we already sent people to find the prospector. This time we will go over and take him directly."
"He does things neatly." Chu Ze gave Zhu Chun a thumbs up.
After all, Zhu Chun was an elegant scholar with an reserved nature.
Being praised so straightforwardly by Chu Ze, his face turned a little red.
It's because I'm shy.
He bowed his hand towards Chu Ze and said, "Brother Chu Ze, thank you very much."
The matter was settled like this, and Chu Ze hardly stayed in the palace for much longer.
Especially Zhu Yuanzhang, he was so anxious that he wanted to pull out the things in his mind immediately.
Chu Ze: "..."
It's better to go back home first, and then stay, Zhu Yuanzhang will most likely entertain him with big shoes.
Chu Ze left the palace, got on the carriage, and left quickly.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Chu Ze who was leaving, then glanced at Zhu Biao, and said: "You should watch those people carefully. If there is any harm to Ming Dynasty, kill them directly."
The people Zhu Yuanzhang was talking about were naturally Bai Qi, Bai Yin and others.
You must know that Chu Ze is their Ming Dynasty's killer weapon.
Naturally nothing can go wrong.
"Yes, Father."
Zhu Biao nodded. The whereabouts of these people were completely under his control. If there was any disadvantage, he would take action without Zhu Yuanzhang saying anything.
After Chu Ze left the palace,
Out!
Go and report quickly.
A figure said to the person next to him.
In the city, in a private room of a teahouse.
Bai Qi and Bai Yin were sitting opposite each other. After listening to the man's report, Bai Qi looked serious and said, "It seems that my news is correct. Shiqi has indeed appeared in Sichuan."
"What a pity. It would be great if this thing appeared in our Tatar territory." Baiyin sighed in disappointment.
If it weren't for the fact that the lacquer well couldn't be moved, she would have even wanted to get it away at all costs.
Bai Qi said nothing, but he was thinking the same thing as Bai Yin.
After a moment of silence in the private room, Bai Qi's voice continued: "How is the progress on Chu Ze's side?"
It's okay if Bai Qi doesn't say this, but gets angry when Bai Yin is mentioned.
She told her elder brother in detail what happened during this period.
After hearing this, Bai Qi couldn't help but laugh.
Chu Ze is the first person who dares to humiliate his sister like that.
Bai Qi coaxed him for a while before continuing the topic: "Put the gun aside for now, the Shiqi issue is more important. Since Shiqi appeared in the Ming Dynasty, and the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty immediately recruited people into the palace, it means that there is something about Shiqi. The follow-up of Qi will probably be handed over to Chu Ze. You are now in the Chu Mansion and have a unique advantage. You must find out clearly what Chu Ze wants to do. It would be best if you can get his plan."
(End of chapter)
