Zhu Fan was very excited after receiving the emperor's order.
This was a position officially assigned to him by Zhu Yuanzhang. Except for Prince Zhu Biao, no other prince had this honor.
Zhu Xi's eyes were full of envy, but he also knew that he was not as good as Zhu Fan.
As the demonstration ended, the princes dispersed.
The equipment was also packed away.
After all, this is in front of Fengtian Temple, so you should pay some attention to the image.
However, the news of the prince lifting the cauldron quickly spread among the officials.
It didn't even take more than a day for this kind of news to be known to everyone in the court.
For a time, everyone in the court was also surprised.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care at this time.
In the Fengxian Hall.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the wolf sword in front of him with great curiosity.
"Is this Wolf Xian?"
Zhu Yuanzhang held the Langxian in his hand and looked at it carefully.
Mu Ying nodded and introduced: "Yes, Lang Xian uses perennial old moso bamboo as the material, retains the top branches, uses the method of burning with fire to keep them exposed to the outside, then pours tung oil to ensure toughness, and applies poison to ensure lethality. Replace the gun head, it’s very powerful!”
This is not a simple wolf constitution made by Su Jing, but a standard wolf constitution made by Mu Ying.
Of course, poison was not applied to the bamboo tips at this time. After all, it was not the time to fight yet. The poison had to be applied before the war for the best effect.
However, except for the poison, everything else was done according to the standards described by Su Jing.
"It is indeed a good weapon."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. He was also a general who knew how to lead and use troops.
The quality of a weapon can be felt as soon as you use it.
Mu Ying continued: "Father, it's not just that. This Langxian can be used in conjunction with the Yuanyang Formation to maximize its advantages and deal with Japanese pirates. That's a piece of cake."
Then Mu Ying began to explain the Yuanyang Formation to Zhu Yuanzhang again.
The small formation of these eleven people against the enemy was explained in a few words by Mu Ying.
Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed slightly as he listened: "What a mandarin duck formation. It's really a formation specially designed to fight against Japanese pirates. It's quite good!"
"I have been suffering from the Japanese pirates in Shandong for a long time, and now I finally have a solution!"
Waving this wolf constitution, Zhu Yuanzhang was quite high-spirited.
That is to say, the Fengxian Hall is big enough, otherwise it would be difficult to deploy the Wolf Constitution.
Mu Ying nodded and said: "I never thought that Mr. Su would be so accomplished in military strategy. I am really impressed by him."
As a general guarding one side, Mu Ying's military attainments are not low.
For him to say such words can only show that he really admires Su Jing.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the Yuanyang Formation diagram and said with emotion: "Ying'er, you are right. This Su Jing is indeed both civil and military. Whether it is the Wolf Constitution or the Yuanyang Formation, it is not something ordinary people can think of."
As the leading general, Zhu Yuanzhang could see the advantages of the Wolf Constitution and the Yuanyang Formation.
As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang knew that the Japanese pirates in the Ming Dynasty could no longer be dealt with passively.
The surprise Su Jing brought to him was really too big.
In comparison, the Raoshizi Golden Pill is not worth mentioning at all.
"Father, I would like to ask you to popularize the Wolf Constitution and Yuanyang Formation in the entire army immediately. The weapons and formations used in this way can not only be used to deal with Japanese pirates."
Mu Ying knelt down towards Zhu Yuanzhang and asked for his orders.
The more reasonable weapons and tactics are, the more they must be popularized in order to improve the combat effectiveness of Ming's army.
"Um."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Just in time, when you come back this time, you don't have to go back to Jianning. You can go to the Governor's Mansion."
The Governor's Mansion!
When Mu Ying heard Zhu Yuanzhang mention this, her expression also changed.
This is the military center of the Ming Dynasty.
"Yes, Father."
Mu Ying immediately knelt down to accept the order. He always accepted Zhu Yuanzhang's orders unconditionally.
As an adopted son, he never takes credit for himself, nor does he do anything frivolous because of his status.
"Okay, Ying'er, then you go to the Governor's Mansion immediately and start with things first."
Zhu Yuanzhang arranged towards Mu Ying.
After Muying thanked her, she turned around and left.
Zhu Yuanzhang played with Langxian again, and the more he watched, the happier he became.
"Okay, okay!"
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but praise again.
"Chongba, what are you so happy about?"
At this time, Queen Ma walked in and immediately saw Zhu Yuanzhang who was manipulating Lang Xian.
"Sister, you came just in time. Look at the weapons Ying'er brought back, Lang Xian."
Zhu Yuanzhang was very excited and waved the wolf sword towards Queen Ma.
"Look, isn't it awesome!"
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have returned to the general commanding the troops.
Queen Ma did not stop Zhu Yuanzhang's behavior, but asked: "Did Ying'er bring this back? How to use it?"
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and immediately started explaining to Queen Ma.
The usage of Wolf Constitution and the Yuanyang Formation.
That's called excitement.
Empress Ma also listened very carefully. She had been with the army all year round. Although she was not good at military formations, she could understand a little bit.
"Chongba, you mean that with this Wolf Constitution, the Japanese pirates in Shandong can be wiped out?"
Queen Ma asked.
Queen Ma didn't quite understand how it was used, but she still understood what effect it could produce.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Let's not say we will wipe them all out. At least when facing those Japanese pirates, we will no longer be passively beaten."
After all, Zhu Yuanzhang was not too full of words since he had not really entered into actual combat yet.
But his experience as a general told him that this Wolf Constitution must be useful.
"That's really a gratifying thing. You should give Ying'er a big reward."
Queen Ma said with a smile.
Empress Ma was very fond of Mu Ying. This adopted son was so sensible.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "That's natural. I have asked him to report to the Governor's Mansion."
"Um."
Empress Ma nodded and said, "Ying'er must have been with Mr. Su for several days. Did Mr. Su also teach this wolf constitution?"
Queen Ma's news is still well informed.
"Yes, sister, this kid Su Jing is quite capable. I didn't expect him to be so capable in this military strategy."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and admired Su Jing quite a bit.
Zhu Yuanzhang would not be upset about this kind of thing.
Langxian, that is indeed a weapon that can deal with Japanese pirates.
"Chongba, I'm not telling you, you are still too contemptuous of Mr. Su."
Queen Ma looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said seriously.
contempt?
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, feeling that something was wrong.
Su Jing was here with him, but he had gone through countless psychological games.
If this is still contempt, then it is not taken seriously.
"Sister, what you said is wrong. I already pay enough attention to Su Jing."
Zhu Yuanzhang rarely refuted Queen Ma.
Empress Ma was not impatient and said slowly: "I know you value Su Jing, but when I say contempt, I mean you always think that Mr. Su can't do something."
"But in fact, there are so many things that Mr. Su can do. Many times, you don't have to wait for Biao'er to ask Mr. Su for advice. If you have questions, you can ask Mr. Su directly."
Queen Ma's words stunned Zhu Yuanzhang.
He thought about the many things that happened between him and Su Jing, and it seemed that this was really the case.
Basically, Su Jing pointed out Daming's problems, and then he asked Zhu Biao to ask for advice.
Taking the initiative to hand over Daming's problems to Su Jing and letting Su Jing solve them, it really didn't happen.
Queen Ma's words left Zhu Yuanzhang speechless.
The reason is also very simple.
Zhu Yuanzhang still relied on his status as emperor and did not really put Su Jing in a high position.
Even though Su Jing has pointed out many problems of the Ming Dynasty, he also gave some solutions.
"Sister, what you said makes sense."
Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a while, then nodded.
Queen Ma is still very good at summarizing her own problems.
"Yes, Mr. Su is a blessing to the Ming Dynasty. It is not a bad thing to ask him for advice."
Queen Ma said with a smile.
…
Ministry of Industry.
The third prince Zhu Fan passed on the technology of moving pulleys and immediately won a lot of praise.
However, Zhu Fan did not take these praises as his own, but told them truthfully.
The moving pulley is Mr. Su's invention.
Suddenly, Su Jing's name spread in the Ministry of Industry.
Zhu Fan knew very well that his father Zhu Yuanzhang was already building momentum for Su Jing.
Now it is the most correct thing to take the initiative to push Su Jing out.
At the same time, he also realized that this moving pulley block was of great significance to Daming.
However, for the Ministry of Industry.
The moving pulley block is indeed a very advanced and useful technology, but for some people it is not.
The use of equipment will reduce the use of manpower, and the reduction of manpower means the reduction of power.
And power is something that countless people dream of.
Zhu Fan has not thought about this level at the moment, or in other words, such things have always been there and will always happen.
the other side.
When Mu Ying came back, Zhu Di pestered him directly.
As a war enthusiast, Mu Ying is also a sworn brother, and Zhu Di has a very good relationship with him.
Inside the Governor's Mansion.
"Brother Muying, what is this?"
Zhu Di looked at the drawings on the table and asked Mu Ying.
"This, this is called Wolf Xian. It is a weapon created by Mr. Su..."
Mu Ying carefully explained to Zhu Di the Wolf Constitution and the Yuanyang Formation.
In the past, every time Mu Ying returned to Beijing to report on her work, Zhu Di would ask Mu Ying for advice like this, and Mu Ying was used to it.
Listening to Mu Ying's explanation, Zhu Di became more and more interested in Lang Xian.
When he came out of the Governor's Mansion, he was still immersed in the mandarin duck formation.
"Mr. Su, I can definitely become your student!"
Zhu Di murmured to himself.
Originally, he was not very clear about Su Jing's military strategy level, but today he already understood it from Mu Ying's explanation.
Su Jing, the absolute master of strategy!
This made Zhu Di's yearning for Su Jing become even more insistent.
For Zhu Ping, he really relaxed completely after not having to go to class for a day.
Eat, drink, have fun and be happy.
He didn't pay much attention to Su Jing's matter.
…
Lishui County.
In Su Jing's small courtyard, the alchemy furnace has completely become a decoration.
It has completed its historical mission.
Now Su Jing's reactor has become a glass jar. Of course, the volume is much smaller than the alchemy furnace, but the airtightness is better.
The raw material green vitriol originally used to produce sulfuric acid was also replaced by sulfur by Su Jing.
The combustion of sulfur can produce sulfur dioxide, but also some sulfur trioxide, which combines with water vapor to form sulfuric acid.
Under normal circumstances, the appearance of sulfur trioxide is due to the slow oxidation of sulfur dioxide. This process is very slow, so the output is very low.
But.
Su Jing added saltpeter to it.
That is, a ceramic plate is placed in a glass bottle, sulfur and saltpeter are imitated on the ceramic plate, and some water is placed in the bottle at the same time.
The next step is to light the sulfur and seal the bottle.
After waiting for a while, sulfuric acid is obtained.
After adopting this method, the preparation efficiency of sulfuric acid is greatly improved.
only.
boom!
A crisp explosion sounded in Su Jing's courtyard.
Su Jing's glass reactor exploded.
Fortunately, Su Jing was quick and ran away, otherwise she would have been injured.
"Master Su!"
Zhu Biao and Zhu Xi heard the sound and ran out, looking very nervous.
"I'm fine."
Su Jing said to the nervous two people.
"Master Su, what happened?"
Zhu Biao breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Su Jing was fine, and then asked Su Jing.
"It's nothing, it's just a small problem with the experiment. It's not a problem."
Su Jing replied. At this time, he had already arrived in front of the broken glass reactor and carefully examined the cause of the explosion.
piece of cake?
Zhu Biao was really stunned by Su Jing's words.
It all exploded, is it still a small problem?
He also came to Su Jing's side and looked at the scene of the explosion.
After a while, Zhu Biao said: "Master Su, if this saltpeter and sulfur are added with charcoal, wouldn't it be black powder?"
Black powder!
Zhu Biao's words immediately made Su Jing understand.
yes!
Saltpeter and sulfur are just one charcoal away from black gunpowder!
It was in a sealed glass vessel again, and it was completely normal for it to explode.
I was really in the dark under the lamp, and I kept thinking about how to make sulfuric acid, but I didn't notice the danger in it.
"Niu Yi, do you actually know the formula of this black gunpowder?"
Su Jing turned to Zhu Biao and asked.
Although the composition of black gunpowder is not that mysterious, after all, it is used by civilians for firecrackers.
But Zhu Biao said it straight away, which still surprised Su Jing.
Zhu Biao replied: "Master Su, the student also has firearms at home, so he knows how the black powder is prepared."
firearm!
No wonder!
Su Jing understood immediately.
In today's Ming Dynasty, firearms are already conventional weapons.
My disciple's family background is unusual. It is normal to have a few people in the family.
"Master Su, this black powder is very dangerous. Master Su must be careful."
Zhu Biao said to Su Jing.
Su Jing nodded and said: "Niu Yi, thank you for your concern, I will pay attention to it."
Of course, Su Jing accepted the students' concern.
He turned to Zhu Biao and asked, "Niu Yi, what kind of firearms do you have?"
Su Jing was really curious about Ming Dynasty's firearms.
What do the thermal weapons of this era look like?
(End of chapter)
