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Li Chengqian nodded and said: "How about it, I understand the blueprint research."
Mo Hongzhe nodded hurriedly, "I understand the research, I understand the research."
"Your Highness, if it is really as stated on the drawing, the power of the Shenwei cannon is too strong. I really can't think of anyone in this world who can resist the power of the Shenwei cannon."
Li Chengqian looked at him playfully, "You still want to resist the power of Shenwei artillery with your flesh and blood? It's really fantastic."
"I can tell you responsibly that any flesh and blood will be wiped out under the bombardment of the Shenwei cannon."
"If the city wall is strong enough, it may be able to withstand a few shots. If not, a city will be razed to the ground under the power of the Shenwei cannon."
"So the two of you must always keep in mind the importance of this matter, and don't spread a single word."
The two of them clasped their hands and responded in unison: "The humble post takes orders."
Chapter 414 Black Gunpowder
At first, when they saw the blueprint of the Shenwei Cannon, the two looked confused.
Even Mo Hongzhe, who is well-informed and well-informed, is still a monk Zhang Er and can't figure it out.
Li Chengqian led the two to the R&D Department of Shenwei Arsenal. The Shenwei artillery had been put into production, but the two hadn't researched the shells.
It's not that there is no research to understand, the main reason is that it is too dangerous.
The blueprint produced by the system does not give the gunpowder formula but the black powder formula.
The difference of one word, the slightest difference, the difference of thousands of miles.
The power of black powder is not comparable to that of ordinary gunpowder, and the power of gunpowder in this period is not great, but black powder is different.
In the early days of the Tang Dynasty, gunpowder was not used in the military field, and the rockets used in the fire attack were only things like grease, rosin, and sulfur tied to the arrowheads.
Now that there is such a powerful thing as black powder, Li Chengqian must start to develop some derivatives.
"Your Highness, in my opinion, we should set up a separate research and development place for black powder outside this arsenal. This thing is too dangerous. Once an explosion occurs, this Shenwei arsenal will definitely be taken over."
In the R&D room, Mo Hongzhe said he was worried.
As a giant of the Mohist school, he has a deep research on mechanism art, has a high level of attainment, and is bold and bold.
However, even he is still very afraid of this black powder.
Hearing this, Li Chengqian nodded, "Hong Zhe is right, but this is my negligence."
Immediately he turned to Sun Liuchuan and said, "I'll leave this matter to you, Liuchuan. The address is chosen [-] miles outside the Shenwei Armory. The buildings are all made of concrete. The stronger the better."
Li Chengqian really didn't take this matter to heart. He only considered the power of Shenwei artillery, but ignored the danger of producing black powder.
If there is an explosion, no one in the Shenwei Arsenal will be able to escape.
Sun Liuchuan cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness, remember your humble position."
R&D room.
Li Chengqian went to battle in person, together with Mo Hongzhe and the few old men he hired who had a lot of research on gunpowder.
In fact, the production of black powder is not complicated.
Gunpowder made by mixing potassium nitrate, sulfur, charcoal powder, etc. is called black powder.
Black powder is more flammable than ordinary gunpowder, and it burns very intensely, and the more intense it burns, the greater the power it will burst out.
Gunpowder burns in an enclosed space and an explosion occurs.
When gunpowder burns, it can generate a large amount of gas and heat. The volume of solid gunpowder, which was originally very small, suddenly expands to several thousand times, and the container will explode at this time. This is the explosive performance of gunpowder.
Various firearms can be manufactured by using the combustion and explosion properties of gunpowder.
The same principle is used to make the shells of Shenwei artillery.
In the research room, there is a huge desk filled with bottles and jars, which contain powders of various colors. These powders are all packed in glass bottles, which are colorful and really beautiful.
There are many cabinets made of steel around the research room, some of which are filled with various powders, and some of them are still empty.
When the laboratory designed by Li Chengqian appeared in front of Mo Hongzhe and the others, they were all very surprised. They did not expect that Li Chengqian could design such a professional laboratory.
And the supporting facilities are all available, full of the taste of money.
They finally knew why Li Chengqian was desperately trying to make money and make Qinghuo Trading Company develop and grow.
What Li Chengqian studied was actually something that cost real money like running water.
The money spent to build such a Shenwei arsenal is no less than that of a military hospital.
But they have become accustomed to it, and they are no strangers to it.
After following Li Chengqian for so long, he has been the God of Wealth several times.
"His Royal Highness, we can start." Mo Hongzhe said to Li Chengqian.
Several people put on their overalls and gathered around the desk.
Those old men looked at the bottles and cans above with eyes full of obsession.
Especially one old man named Wan Chuan, he is a gunpowder idiot, and he has devoted all his energy to this.
However, his talent is not high, so his achievements are not high, but his experience is definitely the most abundant, especially life-saving skills.
Studying gunpowder is a dangerous business.
Li Chengqian fell in love with Wanchuan because he had studied gunpowder for decades without being injured.
Li Chengqian nodded, and several people began to get busy.
This busy is two months.
In the past two months, there have been roaring sounds outside Chang'an City from time to time.
At first, the patrol battalion came several times, and even Li Shimin was alarmed, but Li Chengqian stopped them all.
Over time, people get used to it.
palace...
Ganlu Hall...
Li Shimin was pacing back and forth in the living room. He had just fallen asleep when he was awakened by a loud noise outside Chang'an City, and he lost all sleepiness.
"What the hell is that unfilial son doing outside Chang'an City? The movement is getting louder and louder. At first, it was lucky that it couldn't get into the palace. The Zhen hall was shaken a little after the earthquake."
"Does he want to overthrow my palace before he is willing?" Li Shimin yelled at Chen Lin.
"Hehe..." Chen Lin walked forward in two steps, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't be angry, His Royal Highness must be developing something great for you and Datang."
"His Royal Highness still has a sense of proportion in his heart. Look at everything he does, not for the benefit of the Tang people, not for His Majesty's worries."
"Hmph..." Li Shimin snorted coldly, "You still speak for him, and he shares the state affairs for me? If he gets angry with me a few times, it's a high incense."
Even though he said so, his anger has been reduced a lot.
Chen Lin continued with a smile on her face, "Your Majesty, although His Highness the Crown Prince has a more straightforward temper, he has a very good heart. He does all good things for the country and the people. The people are full of praise for His Highness the Crown Prince. Said that His Majesty gave birth to a good son."
What he said was very artistic, and the implication was that even if Li Chengqian was awesome, he was still your son, and he had to call you father.
What are you, a father, so serious about your own son?
really……
After hearing this, the anger on Li Shimin's face dropped by another three points, "Hey, I am so wise, there is nothing I can do just to take this unfilial son."
"Hehe..." Chen Lin stepped forward and poured a cup of tea to Li Shimin, "Your Majesty, you are joking, and anyone with a discerning eye can see that it is because you don't want to haggle with His Highness the Crown Prince."
As an old eunuch under Li Shimin, he should still be given the face that should be given.
Li Shimin continued the conversation, "That's true, although this unfilial son is always out of order, he has indeed done a lot of good things for Datang, and he has done a lot of practical things, otherwise I will let him go around like this?"
Speaking arrogantly.
"Yes yes yes..." Chen Lin nodded again and again, "Your Majesty understands righteousness deeply, and it is really a blessing for the common people."
Chapter 415
Li Shimin looked at Chen Lin and said, "Go and find me the auxiliary machine. He is very close to Cheng Qian on weekdays. He should have some news about what Cheng Qian is doing outside Chang'an City."
Although he was not as angry as before, he was still very curious. He wanted to see what Li Chengqian was up to.
Now that Li Shimin has said everything, Chen Lin can't continue to refute, and said in response: "It's Your Majesty, I'll go for the humble job."
a little while...
Changsun Wuji hurried into the palace.
Just after noon, he was taking a nap in the mansion when he was awakened by the explosion outside Chang'an City.
"Haha... huh..."
Halfway through the journey, Changsun Wuji yawned a long way, his eyes still a little sleepy.
"My lord, didn't you rest last night?" The old eunuch who followed him said with a smile.
"Don't mention it." Changsun Wuji squeezed his eyes hard and shook his head twice, "I don't know what His Royal Highness is doing outside Chang'an City. The explosions are getting louder these days."
"Noisy people can't even take a nap."
"By the way, what is your Majesty summoning me?"
"Hehe..." The old eunuch responded with a smile: "I don't know about this humble position, and the humble position is only responsible for delivering the decree to the eldest grandson."
Hearing this, Changsun Wuji nodded and did not speak.
lean less...
Changsun Wuji entered the Ganlu Hall, saw Li Shimin, stepped forward to salute, "I see your majesty."
Li Shimin waved his hand, "Auxiliary machine, there is no need to be polite when you and I are present, sit down."
Changsun Wuji was not polite either, he sat down on the side futon and poured himself a cup of tea.
The two of them grew up together and played with each other. Li Shimin married the eldest grandson Wuji's younger sister, the eldest grandson Wugou, and they became even closer.
Moreover, in the change of Xuanwu Gate, Changsun Wuji played a leading role and made great contributions to Li Shimin's ascension to the throne.
Therefore, when there are no other people, Changsun Wuji is not restrained by Li Shimin's side, which reduces the courtesy of a monarch and his ministers and increases the friendship of friends.
Changsun Wuji raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, what do you mean by summoning the humble officials into the palace?"
Li Shimin sat beside him, and said in a deep voice: "Auxiliary machine, I have something to ask you, please don't hide anything from me."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty." Changsun Wuji said categorically, "The old minister must know everything and say everything."
Li Shimin nodded, "Let me ask you, what exactly is Chengqian doing in the western suburbs of Chang'an City, and why the commotion is getting louder and louder."
After finishing speaking, he looked at Changsun Wuji expectantly.
"Are you asking about this?" Changsun Wuji's eyes widened, "This is embarrassing for the old minister. Even you don't know, so how could I know?"
Changsun Wuji looked at Li Shimin innocently, asking this question as if he deliberately concealed it.
"Look..." Li Shimin frowned and looked at him, "Isn't your second son, Sun Chong, serving in the White Robe Army? Doesn't he have any inside information?"
"It's not a solution to be tossed by Chengqian all the time."
The more mysterious this matter was, the more curious Li Shimin became. He was always thinking about the bet with Li Chengqian.
He felt that this matter must be related to the secret weapon developed by Li Chengqian, and he wanted to find out some news in advance to preemptively strike.
"Don't mention this." Changsun Wuji sighed, "Ever since Chong'er joined the White Robe Army with His Royal Highness, I haven't seen this brat for at least half a year."
"Ah?" Li Shimin was surprised: "Isn't the White Robe Army stationed just outside the city? Why can't we see it?"
Changsun Wuji responded: "The military discipline of the White Robe Army is different from other troops in the Tang Dynasty. The military discipline is strict, and I don't know what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is doing in the western suburbs recently. He has pulled all the White Robe Army over. Do not approach, do not visit."
After hearing this, Li Shimin felt a little lost.
As the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and the Emperor of the Empire, he still has secrets that he cannot know.
at the same time.
Chen Lin came in from outside the hall, "Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince sent a message saying that he will bet with you tomorrow in the western suburbs of Chang'an City."
The words fall...
Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji looked at each other.