Li Chenan spent most of the day sitting in the Ordnance Department.
For lunch, he ordered Amu to ask the imperial chef to bring some hot dishes and hot soup to eat here.
Of course Huang Xiumu also stayed here.
He was extremely shocked when he looked at the regent squatting in front of the table, eating with these craftsmen covered in charcoal dust.
Similarly, Sizheng Zhao Sanmu of the Ordnance Department never expected that the young regent would be so casual.
Li Chenan didn't realize that his status was now so high that it was scary. He just felt that these craftsmen were very kind and felt that such people could be called the soul of Ningguo!
Their understanding is extremely high, and their attainments in smelting are also extremely high.
When they put forward some opinions on the flint cannon, they will soon understand the mystery——
In fact, Li Chenan didn't know the method of casting fire and cannon. He only told some key points based on the superficial knowledge from his previous life.
For example, it is obviously not possible to use bamboo to make the barrel of this thing, because it cannot withstand the explosive force caused by fire and explosives, so it must use iron cannon, which involves the manufacturing of molds.
These craftsmen quickly came up with a plan, using yellow clay molds and pouring molten iron to cast the barrels.
When Li Chenan mentioned that if the barrel could be rifled and the shells could be used as explosive shells, they quickly came up with a way.
Then carve the pattern on the mold, which needs to be extremely precise. Only then will the so-called rifling in the poured cannon barrel be more uniform and not affect the flight path of the fired cannonball.
etc.
Of course there are still some issues that have not yet been resolved.
For example, how does the cannonball explode again after being fired?
For example, how thick the iron cannon needs to be poured to withstand the force of explosives and explosives when they explode, etc.
Li Chenan doesn't know this either, so he can only leave it to them to sum up their experience and improve it through experiments.
Now Li Chenan's main task for them is... to make fireworks!
This thing is cheap and high-quality, and it is a rare weapon on the battlefield.
Of course, fireworks can be detonated in various ways. Li Chenan proposed the concept of delayed detonation.
He didn't know how to do it, but he believed that the people's wisdom was infinite, and sooner or later they would be able to figure it out.
These craftsmen were immediately shocked when they heard Li Chenan's wild ideas.
After all, this is something that is thousands of years ahead of the world. Although it is only superficial, to their ears, this is already the great wisdom of the regent!
So, when they looked at the young regent again, their eyes were no longer filled with fear, but with deep admiration!
He is a poet!
Who has ever heard of a literati in this realm who knows such profound knowledge!
Huang Xiumu's eyes were filled with stars, and Zhao Sanmu's were as bright as lotus flowers.
"Don't worry, Prince Regent!"
Zhao Sanmu poured a cup of tea for Li Chenan, "I must live up to the Regent's expectations and give priority to the production of fireworks and start experimenting with cannons in accordance with the Regent's wishes!"
Li Chenan picked up the tea cup and took a sip, then nodded, "I'll leave these things to you!"
"This is an important weapon of the country!"
Li Chenan's expression became serious, and his tone became a little more serious:
"I hope you understand the importance of it!"
"Everyone here, and everyone involved in the future, must keep this secret... If anyone leaks the secret, the Nine Clan will be punished!"
Zhao Sanmu looked at the six craftsmen. One of them knelt down and said, "I know how powerful this is. Please rest assured, Prince Regent. Even if we die... we will never leak any of it!"
"good!"
Li Chenan stood up, walked over, and helped the six people up one by one.
"Of course I believe you. For the sake of safety, from today on, your family members will also be connected to the Ordnance Department..."
"Master Zhao,"
"The official is here!"
"You are responsible for arranging the accommodation for their family members. Don't let their family members suffer any injustice. If there are children at home who are studying... I will go to the Imperial College later to say hello and let their children study in the Imperial College."
"In addition, six of them are not enough. The Ministry of Industry needs to recruit more craftsmen who are proficient in various skills. They will be treated favorably. Don't worry about the money. In two days, Li Wenhou, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, will send money to the Ministry of Industry!"
Huang Xiumu and Zhao Sanmu clasped their fists and saluted: "Respect the regent's order!"
"Go ahead and get busy. If you need any coordination, please contact me as soon as possible."
Li Chenan left the Ordnance Department and left Huang Xiumu behind. He took Amu to the Imperial Academy and then back to the Imperial Study.
There is no one else in the royal study except Eunuch Chang.
Li Chenan looked at Eunuch Chang and asked, "Has my second uncle finished the matter?"
"Return to the Regent, it's done!"
Li Chenan breathed a sigh of relief and laughed, "Okay!"
"This can be regarded as solving the most urgent crisis at present. You go and tell the ministries that tomorrow at Mao, there will be a court meeting in Hanyuan Hall... with the participation of civil and military officials of the fourth rank and above."
"Old slave, take orders."
"By the way, Prince Regent, a letter was sent to you from outside the palace just now."
"Who sent it?"
"The garden is full of flowers, the old scholar is beautiful."
"oh."
Li Chenan took the letter, and Eunuch Chang bowed and retreated.
Li Chenan sat in front of the tea table and opened the letter with a look of joy.
I have been so busy for more than a month that I actually forgot to go to Taiyuan University to see this guy.
Pulling out the letter paper, there were only two simple sentences inside:
"Brother, I know you are busy."
"If you are done with your work and leave the palace, I will be waiting for you at the south gate!"
Li Chenan raised his eyebrows. He didn't say anything in the letter, but since Hua Manting was waiting at the south gate in person, he thought there was something important.
He looked at the pile of memorials on Long's case and suddenly felt a little pain in his head.
"Why……"
"Amu!"
Amu was stunned, "What?"
"Do you know what is the most important thing in this world?"
Amu immediately opened his mouth, "...the skills of a great master?"
Li Chenan shook his head, "No."
"what is that?"
"Talent!"
"The most important thing in this world is talented people who can be reused!"
Amu pursed his lips, thinking that is you, for me, you are the pinnacle of martial arts!
"Aren't you a talent?"
Li Chenan choked and glared at Amu: "What I want is to be relaxed!"
"Then there must be someone available who can make me relax!"
"If they can hold on, I can relax, you know?"
Amu took five breaths and shook his head, "I don't understand. I only know that those who are capable work harder. If you can, you should work harder!"
As if he felt that these words were not enough, he added: "If you work hard, the people of the country will be happy... It's worth it!"
What a lovely girl!
Li Chenan felt unable to communicate with this piece of wood.
He stood up and waved his hand, "Let's go!"
"...It's not yet time for the next court, and Junior Brother's dog meat may not be stewed yet. When the officials see you running away early, they may follow suit. It's not good to leave now!"
Li Chenan glanced at Amu and walked towards the door, "I'm the fucking regent!"
"Who dares to care about me?!"
"Let's go, Brother Hua is waiting for me outside. What should I do if Brother Hua is frozen by such a heavy snowstorm?"
Amu looked at Li Chenan's back, and the corners of his mouth suddenly turned up into a smile.
He stepped up and followed him out.
I think this is what Li Chenan is like.
