Datang: I am so happy to marry a disfigured princess!

Chapter 229: You two, pay attention to the impact

Gunpowder is the iconic product that marks the transition from the cold weapon era to the hot weapon era. The application of artillery to military purposes will greatly improve the military's combat effectiveness.

Today's Datang is definitely the world leader!
Everyone was cheering and celebrating, and Lin Heng was also in a happy mood.

"How many cannons can be produced within a month?"

The craftsman was a little confused: "It is difficult to build this artillery, mainly because it is very troublesome when casting. After all, the structure inside the barrel needs to be cast and then polished in detail. Even if everyone does it together, the most they can do is just Ten doors can be built.”

"But the matchlock gun also needs manpower. It is difficult for people who have no experience to make it. If we build both at the same time, we can build five or six guns at most."

Hearing this number, Lin Heng couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

Five or six gates, compared to a war involving hundreds of thousands of troops, may not play as great a role as matchlocks.

But when it comes to conquering cities and territories, its effect can be seen.

Lin Heng nodded immediately: "How fast are the artillery shells made?"

The craftsman smiled and said: "In short, artillery shells are much easier to make than artillery. The quantity is definitely sufficient."

"Okay, then maintain the production of matchlock guns as much as possible, and then allocate manpower to build several artillery pieces. The amount of ammunition must be sufficient."

"Okay, I will definitely complete the mission before the army goes out!"

After the matters at the gunpowder workshop were settled, Lin Heng took Li Ningxi to Chang'an.

On the way, Li Ningxi still remembered the scene just now, and she couldn't believe that such a lethal weapon appeared in the Tang Dynasty.

She hesitated for a while before speaking: "Lin Langjun, I am not thinking about how cruel this thing is after research. After all, we are facing the enemy on the battlefield. But if this kind of thing spreads, I am afraid it will be harmful to the Tang Dynasty." create a threat"

Lin Heng smiled and said: "The difficulty with this kind of thing lies in gunpowder. If we can't research gunpowder, we won't be able to make this artillery. Moreover, the artillery itself is not that easy to reproduce."

"And even if there are enemy countries, it will be a competition of numbers. Datang's artillery will definitely increase in number. In future wars, rolling out the artillery will be a deterrent to the enemy."

"Probably, not having a sword is different from having a sword and not using it. A strong national power can also avoid many wars and avoid greater casualties. This is probably the reason."

Li Ningxi thought for a while and nodded in understanding. She seemed to be asking about the impact of the leakage of the artillery at first, but Lin Heng didn't seem to care about it, and then told her that she could avoid greater casualties.
She only felt that Lin Heng's ability to develop such artillery was a blessing to the Tang Dynasty. In short, it was good to improve the national power.

Li Shimin's daughter is not a fool. There is no such thing as mercy on the battlefield.

In Chang'an City, at the Ministry of Household Affairs, Lin Heng came to visit.

Dou Jing immediately came to greet her. When she saw Lin Heng and Li Ningxi coming together, she immediately stepped forward and saluted: "I have met Her Royal Highness the Princess."

Li Ningxi smiled slightly and said: "I came here with Lin Langjun this time. You are busy with your work, so don't worry about me."

Lin Heng then asked: "How is the effect of silver refining?"

Dou Jing learned of Lin Heng's purpose, and then smiled and said: "I have Lin Heng's refining formula. Now the purity of the silver is at least [-]% higher than before. Lin Heng, come with me."

Dou Jing took Lin Heng to the Royal Mint. All copper coins in the Tang Dynasty were produced since then, and countless royal workers were busy.

He took out a silver ingot and handed it to Lin Heng: "This is the latest refined silver. Although the process is a bit cumbersome, the purity is very high. It is extremely difficult for outsiders to reproduce it if they don't know the formula." Lin Heng Heng held the silver ingot and looked at it for a moment. It was all white and smooth, with no flaws visible to the naked eye. It was of excellent quality.

"Then it's time to consider the next step of minting silver coins."

Dou Jing nodded: "The plan we summarized previously has been handed over to His Majesty. After reading it, His Majesty gave some modifications, but it will not affect the overall direction."

"As for the casting of silver coins, Your Majesty wants us to do it, as long as it is convenient and quick to avoid being copied and traded."

Lin Heng then took out a piece of tissue paper from his sleeve and handed it to Dou Jing.

"These are some of my plans for the first edition of silver coins. The size of the copper coins chosen are similar. The main thing is that the lines and patterns on them should be as unrepeatable as possible."

On the drawing, Lin Heng gave clear values ​​for the size, thickness, and weight of the new silver coin, and prepared seven or eight plans. Dou Jing looked through it with surprise.

"These are quite groundbreaking, and I think they are feasible!"

Lin Heng nodded: "However, silver is relatively soft and is prone to deformation during casting. When casting money, you need to add other types of metals to the silver solution to harden it, which can solve many problems. "

Dou Jing was quite surprised and said: "I can't believe that Prince Consort Lin actually knows all this. I was planning to discuss this matter with you."

"Officials from the Ministry of Revenue also planned this, but they considered whether adding other metals would be impure and what if the people don't approve of it."

Lin Heng said with a smile: "The value of currency lies in the country's recognition of its value. Even if it is a piece of paper and your majesty admits that it is worth a hundred cents, then it is a hundred cents. But if it is a cart of silver and your majesty does not recognize that it has purchasing power, then It’s just scrap metal, the useless kind.”

Dou Jingshen nodded in agreement: "So the importance of the bank is to make full use of His Majesty's credit strength, and then use it to establish a credit system. As long as it can be maintained, no one will care too much about the cost of the new currency. "

Lin Heng smiled and nodded: "That's right."

Then he looked at Li Ningxi who was standing aside: "Ning Xi, do you understand?"

The latter blinked with an innocent look on her face. She was just watching the coin minting process. Didn't she see this?

Dou Jing smiled at the side: "The relationship between Consort Lin and the princess is very good. Now that everything that needs to be said has been said, I will discuss with them which plan is the most reasonable. With this, it is estimated that it will be completed within ten days. Make the ideal new coin.”

Lin Heng nodded: "Then there is Lao Dou Shangshu."

"By the way, isn't His Highness the Prince responsible for persuading the aristocratic family? What's going on now?"

Hearing this, Dou Jing sighed slightly: "His Royal Highness has already been there. The aristocratic family seems to have no intention of joining. I guess they don't want to involve the royal family."

Lin Heng couldn't help but be a little confused. His Highness the Crown Prince was willing to take action, but he was still unwilling?Don’t they have a good relationship with Li Chengqian?
"As for Shijia, it would be very effective to join in to promote the new currency. I'll go and have a look."

Dou Jing no longer had any hope: "It doesn't matter, anyway, they will have to use it if they don't need it in a year and a half. It's always good to join in."

Lin Heng then took Li Ningxi's hand and left: "Let's go, I'll take you around the house."

Dou Jing, who was behind him, was shocked to see the scene in front of him.

I'm still here. Shouldn't you two pay attention to the impact?
(End of this chapter)