Iron Dynasty

Your Highness, will this gunpowder really explode?

In the dark night, there was only some light in the side hall of the palace. Luluo was very timid and looked like she was about to cry.

Aster glared at Lu Tong and said, Thanks to your Highness who appointed you to study chemistry, go, go, go, let me come.

After all, Aster couldn't help but say that she took over the job of Lutong and carefully crushed the saltpeter.

Lu Tong looked embarrassed, how could a man lose to a weak woman, he calmed down, he didn't speak, and took a rolling pin to grind it again.

This time Xiao Ming called Lu Tong over to teach him personally. Although this gunpowder is not a secret in the Great Yu Kingdom, it is not something that everyone can master.

And the ratio of monosulfur, dinitrogen and charcoal he used this time is the best ratio of black powder.

During this time, Xiao Ming has inquired about the ratio of black powder in the Great Yu Kingdom, and the conclusions he has come to are all kinds of strange.

And the power of gunpowder prepared according to these proportions can be imagined.

Therefore, starting from the production of gunpowder this time, his gunpowder ratio is dominant.

And this ratio Lu Tong is naturally unclear. After this teaching, he understands that he is also responsible for the production of gunpowder.

After all, the production of artillery is one thing. There are actually a lot of artillery equipment projects. Gunpowder, artillery shells, and artillery bases are all things in the future.

But tonight, Xiao Ming is not only to teach Lu Tong to produce the traditional black powder of Yu Kingdom, but to further upgrade the black powder to granular powder, which is also a way to enhance the power of black powder.

As for the granulation of gunpowder, it had already appeared in the West in the fifteenth century of his time, so technically it was not a problem to get it out at this time.

After the three Asters milled the sulfur, saltpeter, and charcoal in their hands into fine powder, at this time, according to Xiao Ming's request, Lu Tong mixed the three ingredients according to the ratio of gunpowder.

Suddenly, a small pile of black powder appeared in front of the four of them.

His Royal Highness, this is it? Lu Tong asked, looking excited, this process is not dangerous.

Well, it's done. Xiao Ming was just trying to scare Lu Tong. There is no danger in grinding the three materials separately, but now it is really dangerous.

Lu Tong had only heard of gunpowder before, but he had never seen it before. At this time, he said, Your Highness, how do you use this gunpowder?

The first gunpowder in Qingzhou was born under his own hands. Xiao Ming was also a little excited. He took out some of the gunpowder and took it to a farther place.

Then take a twig and light it on the candle.

That's how it works. After Xiao Ming finished speaking, he lightly touched the gunpowder with a branch. With a 呲 sound, the gunpowder on the ground suddenly made a soft sound, followed by a thick cyan smoke and the smell of gunpowder.

Ah... Luluo was not psychologically prepared, so she screamed and hid behind Xiao Ming.

Although Aster is bold, her complexion is also pale.

The gunpowder burned very quickly, and disappeared after a burst of white light. They had never seen such a strange thing before, and they thought it was a sorcery.

Lu Tong was still worried at first, but now that he has really seen gunpowder, he is not afraid anymore.

His Royal Highness, this gunpowder burns really fast. Lu Tong said, But that's all, it can't kill the barbarians.

Of course not, but you'll know if you can in a while. Xiao Ming beckoned, and a servant walked over with a column-like object.

Lu Tong saw it and asked, Your Highness, what is this?

Xiao Ming laughed, this thing was actually the shell of a firecracker that he had his servants roll up with paper.

At this time, the bottom of the firecracker has been sealed with yellow mud, and a hole is left on it for gunpowder.

You'll find out tomorrow. Xiao Ming picked up the gunpowder and put it in it, then took some yellow mud and stuffed the top of the firecracker.

At the same time, a needle is used to leave a hole in it, which will be used for lighting in the future.

After doing this, Xiao Ming took the firecracker to dry, and when the yellow mud on it solidified, the firecracker was ready to use.

Originally, Xiao Ming wanted to teach Lu Tong how to use the cold mixing method to granulate gunpowder, but it was too late to make the black powder, so he planned to leave it for tomorrow.

Ask Lu Tong to come back tomorrow, Xiao Ming asks Aster to pack up, and this is the end of the gunpowder production teaching.

After sending Lu Tong away, Aster and Luluo did not go back to rest, but followed behind Xiao Ming.

Stretching, Xiao Ming said strangely, Why don't you guys go back?

His Royal Highness works day and night for government affairs, and now I have to work hard for the barbarians to go south. Luluo and I cannot help His Highness in government affairs, but can always serve His Highness in daily life. Ziwan said obediently.

Xiao Ming looked at the two of them. In fact, since ancient times, people have been heart-to-heart.

These days, Xiao Ming is good to the servants of the palace, and these servants are naturally grateful to Xiao Ming.

The servants in the palace are working harder than before.

It's said that Qin Bi does not allow men. Who said that you can't help this king in government affairs. I need your help at that time. Xiao Ming said suddenly.

Now Qingzhou belongs to the quiet period before the war, and everyone here must use it as much as possible.

Aster said in surprise: What does Your Highness need us to do?

These days, the Qingzhou Army's armor is temporarily solved, but the Qingzhou Army can't wear armor with a bare buttocks.

And this involves military clothes, shoes, etc.

With the barbarians right in front of him, Xiao Ming had to temporarily switch to the pioneer mode, all for the sake of the army.

Many soldiers of the Qingzhou Army now wear straw sandals and hemp rope shoes, which inevitably causes problems when marching.

So Xiao Ming thought about how to make the soldiers wear cloth shoes. In this era, men and women weave. To solve this problem, we must organize a large number of women to participate in this labor.

However, it is naturally inappropriate for men to come forward, because women in this era are basically not open to the door, and not to the second door.

If Aster and Luluo were involved in this matter, it would be different.

First, they were people around Xiao Ming, with enough prestige, and no one dared to provoke them. Second, both of them were proficient in women's weaving and were familiar with this.

It would be more appropriate for the two to participate in the establishment of the first women's textile factory and quilt factory in this era, otherwise the loom technology he mastered would be a waste.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ming shared his thoughts with the two of them. Aster and Luluo immediately laughed when they heard the words.

His Royal Highness, we can help with this matter, but when will Your Highness know how to spin yarn. Ziwan covered her mouth and smiled.

In this era, men and women weave, this is purely a woman's business, and it is inevitable that Aster will laugh.