Competing

Chapter 331 Chapter Thirty-Thirty
Mr. Zhu laughed and said: "Since I have agreed to the king, it is my duty to do so. It's just that this ring sword is novel and different from ordinary long swords. So I need to try to make a few. On the one hand, I want to test the characteristics of the sword. , or accumulate some experience, to be able to build on a large scale!"

Yin Xu nodded and said: "This is natural, Mr. Zhu can use all the resources of our country. Gao Yi has recruited a group of craftsmen, and you need to host them!"

Mr. Zhu said: "Okay, but if you want to make a good sword, this material is also very important."

Yin Xu said: "That's for sure, all matters in this area are arranged by Mr. Zhu!"

Mr. Zhu said: "The most important aspects of making swords are iron materials and quenching liquid! The reason why the swords made by the Yue Kingdom before are hard and sharp is such a natural advantage! There are high-quality swords in Kuaiji Mountain. Iron ore, and those mountain springs are uniquely blessed to be used for quenching, and now it is also a great advantage and convenience for us!"

Yin Xu naturally knew this. With iron ore, there was also a lot of coal in the southern land.Especially the spring water can be said to be unique. Although I don't know the specific composition, one thing is certain is that the spring water is rich in minerals.In the process of metal smelting and forging, subtle influence plays an important role.It is precisely because of this that the sword of the Yue Kingdom is so special, the champion of the world, and passed down through the ages!
Yin Xu said: "Well, you can discuss this matter with Gao Yilai about mining iron ore! He has full authority to cooperate with you in this aspect. All in all, this weapon building is related to the life and death of our country. The rise and fall of honor and disgrace , will fully support it!"

"Forgive me, old man, this old bone can still work, so I will go all out!" Mr. Zhu knew the importance of the matter, so naturally he would not neglect it.

Yin Xu said: "The widow has a few other ideas, which can provide some help in raising the temperature of the furnace and making weapons. Later, I will design a pattern and order the craftsman to make a sample. After that, I will give it to Mr. Zhu to watch the experiment. I think it can still play a role. It works!"

With the design of the ring head knife, Mr. Zhu can be said to have a lot of admiration and expectation for Yin Xu.Since Yin Xu said that there is some surprise, maybe he can really get his wish?I just don't know what this so-called good thing is?Maybe this thing can help me a lot!

Yin Xu then picked up a brush and began to draw on the white silk, and soon a square object appeared, which seemed to be a box.There are two small holes on one side, and two wooden poles extend out, carrying a guard, and there is also a small hole on the other side, which indeed flows out alone.And judging from the exploded view inside the box, there seems to be something layered inside...

Yin Xu quickly finished the sketch and handed it over to Mr. Zhu, and Lu Luo came along out of curiosity.After seeing this kind of design, they were silent for a long time, and some of them didn't understand what this thing is for?Luluo asked: "What is this thing used for? To increase the temperature of the furnace?"

Lu Luo has made great achievements in mechanism art, so she has a good understanding of this kind of mechanical things. Although she can't grasp what this thing is for.But there is a feeling, and the words Yin Xu said before to help increase the temperature of the furnace, so there is such a guess!

Yin Xu chuckled, nodded and said, "Miss Luluo is really smart, and she is right. This thing is called a bellows, and it is designed to increase the temperature of the furnace!"

"Bellows?" Luluo whispered this fresh name silently. While thinking about the use of this thing, she was also surprised by Yin Xu's ability. What kind of character is this? The whimsy!
Mr. Zhu was also amazed, he was very curious about this novelty bellows, and wanted to find out!I couldn't wait to know the characteristics of this use, so I hurriedly asked.

Yin Xu said: "Mr. Zhu, in the process of iron smelting, the temperature of the furnace is very important. This directly affects the impurities in the iron and the hardness of the iron, so this is very important. But Mr. Zhu, you feel that, How high was the furnace temperature before? Are you satisfied?"

Mr. Zhu shook his head and said: "Your Majesty is right. Any foundry master knows the importance of furnace temperature, but it is always difficult to raise it to a satisfactory level. Our previous one was Pi Lu, and enough air was poured into the Pi Lu. Then compress the leather when smelting the furnace, the gas inside will enter the furnace like the wind, and the fire will burn more vigorously, but the size of the leather is limited, and the amount of gas is also limited. Do not prepare too much at one time, It is time-consuming and laborious, and it is not convenient, so the temperature of this furnace is very limited, if not, we can create more magical weapons!"

It has to be said that in this era, in addition to requiring the memory and level of the foundry and some casting techniques, in order to create a sharp magic weapon, there are also some coincidences and chances to forge it.The possibility of successful forging is very small, which is probably the case with those famous swords from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods.

Yin Xu said: "That's right. On the one hand, the temperature of the furnace is determined by the fuel, and on the other hand, it is also affected by the degree of combustion, which is the influence of the air flow. As for the fuel, in addition to charcoal, we can consider Mining coal in the mountains, although the reserves of Yue State are not much, but it is still enough for current use! As for the air flow, I always feel that this leather is not an ideal thing. I was idle in Hongmen a few days ago, so I thought about how to transport the air flow It was the most appropriate, so I thought of this bellows, Mr. Zhu and Miss Luluo will see if there are any suggestions and things that need to be improved!"

Yin Xu explained to Mr. Zhu and Luluo in detail the working principle and usage of the bellows, as well as the effect it would produce.The two of them listened fascinatedly and engrossed, because they were really impressed by the magic of this thing and Yin Xu's intelligence and ability.Before, Luluo thought that her mechanism skills and these so-called tricks were very good, but now it seems that she is much worse than Yin Xu!
"This is the piston, the thing that pulls the connecting rod, and then the wind comes out of this hole, which will be next to the furnace, and the airflow enters the furnace in this way, and the furnace will burn more vigorously... The process of pulling the connecting rod is just It is equivalent to refilling the skin with gas after it dries up, it can be used continuously, the efficiency is very high, and it saves time and effort!"

Yin Xu talked eloquently and introduced all kinds of bellows one by one. The purpose was very clear. After hearing this, Mr. Zhu and Lu Luo nodded their heads.What about suggestions for revision and improvement? Based on their current monitoring and opinions, Yin Xu's design can already be said to be perfect and impeccable.I really don't know how he came up with these things... It's really perfect, Mr. Zhu has a feeling that he came to Shanyin this time is the right one, maybe he didn't come to help Yin Xu by himself at all, It was Yin Xu who was helping him.

Without him, but Yin Xu understands these things, as long as there is an experienced craftsman, it can be done. Of course, it may be more difficult and time-consuming.But I can really say that I have benefited a lot from this trip. Here, the gentlemen have a feeling that with the help of these things, my sword-making skills can be brought out to the maximum extent possible, and the achievements I have made can be imagined, and it is even possible. Surpass the great patriarch - Ou Yezi!

At least it will be as famous as it, and the same name will last through the ages. When the Huan Shou Dao exerts its magical effect, will he also be famous in the world, be recorded in history, and be praised by others?This is a very strange feeling, and Mr. Zhu felt extremely complicated in his heart for a while.

When he was slowing down, he opened his mouth and said to Yin Xu: "My lord, this thing is really miraculous. It relies on compression and pulling to generate airflow. It is simply the most perfect combustion-supporting tool. I believe that as long as there is this thing, the temperature of the furnace will increase, making tough and sharp weapons. The matter will be resolved, and the next thing is up to the old man, and the king will not be disappointed!"

This is what Yin Xu wanted, and this was also his original intention for inviting Mr. Zhu to come.Originally, I thought that such a hermit expert would be difficult to invite on the one hand, and on the other hand, even if invited, it would be difficult to serve.I had already made the mental preparation that it would be difficult for Mr. Zhu to work for or help me in a short period of time.But this fact is more of a coincidence, and these gentlemen really cooperated actively like never before, which really flattered Yin Xu, who never expected such a good thing to happen.It really made him a little excited.

But what is the motivation and starting point of Mr. Zhu?Could it be that he was really moved by his righteousness that day?Or is there some other reason?Yin Xu's eyes fell on Luluo, and he couldn't help being suspicious when he remembered the strange questions Mr. Zhu asked that day.Immediately shaking his head again, let's not care about that much now, since people are willing to help, such sincerity, I am naturally happy to see it come true!

Yin Xu then took out a blueprint, which was the design of those saddles, stirrups, and horseshoes. Su An did not show these things to Mr. Zhu.The original purpose of Yin Xu's invitation to Mr. Zhu was mainly to ring the first knife, so Su An didn't tell him before.Now Yin Xu has changed his mind, since Mr. Zhu wants to help him with all his strength, then these things can be completely left to him.

The King of Yue has already had a preliminary idea, that is, to build a workshop in the city of Yue State, which is specially responsible for the manufacture of this weapon and war tools and equipment.Everything needs to be operated specially to achieve the best results. As for the person in charge of this workshop, it must be Mr. Zhu, there is no doubt about it!
(End of this chapter)