Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 192 Saltpeter + Sulfur, bam!

Zhu Bian, who received the emperor's order, was very excited.

This is the position officially entrusted to him by Zhu Yuanzhang. Except for the prince Zhu Biao, no other prince has this honor.

Zhu Yan's eyes were full of envy, but he also knew that he was not as good as Zhu Yan.

After the demonstration, all the princes also dispersed.

Those instruments were also packed away.

After all, this is in front of Fengtian Temple, so we still need to pay attention to some images.

However, the matter of the prince raising the tripod 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 moment, the whole court was full of surprises.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care at this time.

Inside the Hall of Fong Xian.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the wolf gun in front of him very curiously.

"Is this the wolf constitution?"

Zhu Yuanzhang held the wolf constitution in his hand and looked at it carefully.

Mu Ying nodded and introduced: "That's right, Langxian uses perennial old Moso bamboo as its material, and keeps the top branches, and uses the method of burning it to keep it outside, then pours tung oil to ensure its toughness, and applies poison to ensure its lethality. Put on the gun head, it's full of power!"

This is not a simple wolf constitution made by Su Jing, but a standard wolf constitution made by Mu Ying's messengers.

Of course, no poison was applied to the bamboo tip at this time. After all, it was not yet time to fight, and the poison had to be applied before the battle to have 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 is also a general who knows how to lead and use troops.

Whether the weapon is good or bad, you can feel it as soon as you get started.

Mu Ying continued: "Father, it's not just that, this wolf constitution can cooperate with the mandarin duck formation to maximize its advantages, and it is easy to deal with Japanese pirates."

Then Mu Ying began to explain the mandarin duck formation to Zhu Yuanzhang.

The 11 people's small-scale enemy formation was finished in two or three words in Mu Ying's mouth.

Zhu Yuanzhang listened, his expression moved slightly: "What a mandarin duck formation, it is really a formation specially made to fight against Japanese pirates, it is quite good!"

"I have suffered 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, Fengxian Hall is big enough, otherwise this wolf constitution would not be easy to display.

Mu Ying nodded and said: "I didn't expect Mr. Su to have such accomplishments in this military strategy, I really admire you."

As a general guarding one side, Mu Ying's military attainments are not low.

For him to say such words, it can only show that he really admires Su Jing.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the picture of the mandarin duck formation and said with emotion: "Ying'er, you are right. This Su Jing is indeed capable of both civil and military skills. Whether it is a wolf constitution or a mandarin duck formation, ordinary people can't think of it."

As the leading general, Zhu Yuanzhang could see the advantages of the wolf constitution and the mandarin duck formation.

As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang knew that the Japanese pirates in the Ming Dynasty were no longer just passive beatings.

The surprise that Su Jing brought him was really too great.

In comparison, the Raoshizi Golden Pill is not worth mentioning at all.

"Father, my son, please immediately popularize wolf formations and mandarin duck formations in the entire army. The weapons and formations used in this way can not only be used to deal with Japanese pirates."

Mu Ying knelt down to Zhu Yuanzhang and begged for his life.

The more reasonable weapons and tactics are, the more they must be popularized in order to improve the combat effectiveness of Ming's army.

"Ah."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "It's just right, you don't have to go back to Jianning when you come back this time, go to the Governor's Mansion."

Metropolitan Governor's Mansion!

When Mu Ying heard Zhu Yuanzhang mentioning this, her face also changed.

This is the military center of Ming Dynasty.

"Yes, Father."

Mu Ying immediately knelt down to accept orders, and he always accepted Zhu Yuanzhang's orders unconditionally.

As a adopted son, he never took credit for his pride, nor did he act like a dude based on his status.

"Okay, Ying'er, then you go to the Governor's Mansion immediately, and start with the first thing."

Zhu Yuanzhang arranged for Mu Ying.

After Mu Ying 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 praised again.

"Shigehachi, what are you so happy about?"

At this moment, Empress Ma came in, and saw Zhu Yuanzhang who was manipulating the wolf constitution at a glance.

"Sister, you came just in time, look at the weapons Yinger brought back, Wolf Xian."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved the wolf constitution towards Queen Ma very excitedly.

"Look, isn't it amazing!"

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have returned to the general who commanded troops and horses.

Empress Ma did not stop Zhu Yuanzhang's behavior, but asked, "Did Yinger bring this back? How is it used?"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, and immediately explained to Queen Ma.

The usage of wolf constitution, and the formation of mandarin ducks.

That is called an excitement.

Empress Ma also listened very carefully. She has been with the army all year round. Although she is not good at military affairs, she can understand a little bit.

"Chongba, do you mean that with this wolf constitution, the Japanese pirates in Shandong can be wiped out?"

Queen Ma asked.

Empress Ma didn't quite understand how to use it, but she still understood what effect it could produce.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "Let's not say sweep them all away, at least you won't be beaten passively when facing those Japanese pirates."

After all, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't talk too much since he hadn't really put himself into actual combat.

But his experience as a general told him that this wolf constitution must be useful.

"That's really a gratifying thing. You should give Yinger a big reward."

Empress Ma said with a smile.

For Mu Ying, Empress Ma loves her very much. This adopted son is too sensible.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "Naturally, I have asked him to report to the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion."

"Ah."

Empress Ma nodded and said, "Ying'er has been to Mr. Su's side for a few days, isn't Mr. Su also teaching this wolf constitution?"

The news about Empress Ma is still well-informed.

"That's right, sister, this boy Su Jing is quite capable. I never thought he would have such ability in this military strategy."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, admiring Su Jing.

Zhu Yuanzhang would not feel dissatisfied with this kind of thing.

Wolf Xian, that is indeed a sharp weapon that can deal with Japanese pirates.

"Chongba, I'm not talking about you, you still treat Mr. Su too lightly."

Empress Ma looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said seriously.

contempt?

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback for a moment, feeling something was wrong.

Su Jing is here with him, but he has experienced countless times of psychological games.

If this is still underestimated, then it is not taken seriously.

"Sister, what you said is wrong, I have paid 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 what I mean by contempt is that you always think that there are some things Mr. Su can't do."

"But in fact, there are too many things Mr. Su can do. In many cases, you don't have to wait for Biaoer to ask Mr. Su for advice, but ask Mr. Su directly if you have any questions."

Empress Ma's words stunned Zhu Yuanzhang.

He thought about the many things that happened between himself 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 problem to Su Jing and let Su Jing solve it, it really doesn't work.

What Queen Ma said made Zhu Yuanzhang speechless.

The reason is very simple.

Zhu Yuanzhang still relied on his status as the emperor, and did not really put Su Jing in a high position.

Even though Su Jing had already pointed out many problems of Daming, he also gave some solutions.

"Sister, what you said makes sense."

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a while, then nodded.

With Queen Ma, he is still very good at summarizing his own problems.

"That's right, Mr. Su is a blessing to Ming Dynasty, and it's not a bad thing to ask him for advice."

Empress Ma said with a smile.

……

Ministry of Industry.

The third prince Zhu Yan passed on the technology of the movable pulley block, and immediately won a lot of praise.

However, Zhu Yan did not take these praises as his own, but told them the truth.

The movable pulley is Mr. Su's invention.

In a short time, Su Jing's name spread in the Ministry of Industry in an instant.

Zhu Yan knew very well that his father Zhu Yuanzhang was already building momentum for Su Jing.

Now it is the most correct way to take the initiative to push Su Jing out.

At the same time, he also realized that this movable pulley block was of great significance to Daming.

However, for the Ministry of Industry.

Pulley block is indeed a very advanced and easy-to-use 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.

At this moment, Zhu Yan has not thought of this level, or in other words, such things have always happened and will always appear.

the other side.

When Mu Ying came back, Zhu Di entangled him directly.

As a war lover, Mu Ying is also a good brother, and Zhu Di has a very good relationship with him.

Inside the Governor's Palace.

"Brother Muying, what is this?"

Zhu Di looked at the drawings on the table and asked Mu Ying.

"This one, this one is called Langxian, a weapon created by Mr. Su..."

Mu Ying carefully explained to Zhu Di the wolf constitution and the mandarin duck formation.

Every time Mu Ying returned to Beijing to report on her work before, Zhu Di would ask Mu Ying for advice like this, and Mu Ying is 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 Dudu's mansion, he was still immersed in the mandarin duck formation.

"Mr. Su, I can definitely be your student!"

Zhu Di muttered to himself.

Originally, he was not very clear about Su Jing's military strategy level, but he already understood it from Mu Ying's explanation today.

Su Jing, the absolute master of strategy!

This made Zhu Di insist on his yearning for Su Jing even more.

For Zhu Xi's side, he was really completely relaxed when he didn't have to go to class for a day.

Eat, drink, and be merry, you can't be happy.

He didn't care too much about Su Jing's affairs.

……

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.

Green vitriol, the raw material 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.

Normally, sulfur trioxide occurs because of the slow oxidation of sulfur dioxide, which is a slow process, so the yield is low.

However.

Su Jing added saltpeter to it.

That is, put a ceramic plate in the glass bottle, imitate sulfur and saltpeter on the ceramic plate, and put some water in the bottle at the same time.

Then the sulfur is ignited to seal the bottle.

After waiting for a while, sulfuric acid is obtained.

After adopting this method, the production efficiency of sulfuric acid is greatly improved.

just.

boom!
A crisp explosion sounded in Su Jing's other courtyard.

Su Jing's glass reactor exploded directly.

Fortunately, Su Jing was agile and ran away directly, otherwise he would be injured by the spread.

"Master Su!"

Zhu Biao and Zhu Huan ran out after hearing the sound, looking very nervous.

"I am fine."

Su Jing said to the nervous two people.

"Master Su, what happened?"

Seeing that Su Jing was fine, Zhu Biao breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked Su Jing.

"It's nothing, it's just a small problem with the experiment, it's okay."

Su Jing replied that at this time he had come to the broken glass reactor and carefully checked the cause of the explosion.

small issue?
Zhu Biao was really stunned by Su Jing's words.

All exploded, is it still a small problem?
He also came to Su Jing's side and watched 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 directly made Su Jing understand.

Yup!

With saltpeter and sulfur, there is only one charcoal short of black gunpowder!

It was in a sealed glass container again, and it was a very normal thing to explode.

It was really dark under the lights, and I kept thinking about how to make sulfuric acid, but I didn't notice the danger in it.

"Niu Yi, do you even know the formula of this black powder?"

Su Jing turned to Zhu Biao and asked.

Although the ingredients of this black powder are not so mysterious, after all, folks need to use it for firecrackers.

But when Zhu Biao said it out loud, Su Shi was quite surprised.

Zhu Biao replied: "Master Su, the students also have firearms at home, so they know how the black powder is prepared."

firearm!

No wonder!

Su Jing understood it all at once.

In Daming now, firearms already belonged to conventional weapons.

My apprentice's family background is not ordinary, and it is normal to have a few in the family.

"Master Su, this black powder is very dangerous, Master Su still has to be careful."

Zhu Biao said to Su Jing.

Su Jing nodded and said, "Niu Yi, thank you for your concern, I will pay attention."

Of course, Su Jing accepted the students' concerns.

He turned to Zhu Biao and said, "Niu Yi, what kind of firearms do you have?"

Su Jing is really curious about Daming's firearms.

What is the hot weapon of this era?
(End of this chapter)