After the concubine took the script of the son-in-law

Shen Ji found that Li Yunyao began to immerse himself in the sea of ​​books after the Chinese New Year. After finally going out, he took Zhe Saihua and ran to the suburbs of the city, not knowing what he was doing.

Yang Ye also found out about his wife's abnormality, but after he asked about his wife's recent situation, his always considerate wife chose to keep her mouth shut, saying that it was a woman's business.

He couldn't directly send scouts to inquire, so he asked his eldest son to keep an eye on him when he was free. As a result, Yang Yanzhao found various reasons to go to the suburbs with his mother, but was rejected.Yang Yanzhao also thought of a bad way to follow his mother, but when he followed halfway, he was discovered by the maid beside his mother and drove him away.

Over time, everyone's curiosity was hooked to the max.Shen Ji couldn't get an answer from Li Yunyao, so he wanted to follow him to the outskirts of the city, with a rogue attitude of "Even if you kill me, I have to go and find out".

Li Yunyao couldn't drive her away, so he had to tell her the truth: "Aunt Zhe and I are researching the iron cannon. We wanted to develop it and give you a surprise. Who knew you were so difficult to deal with."

"Iron Cannon, the name sounds like it has something to do with ordnance. Isn't it very dangerous, so you don't want to tell me?"

Although Shen Ji didn't know what the Iron Cannon was, she cared about Li Yunyao's safety first, and then satisfied her curiosity.

Li Yunyao said in his heart, "I don't need to do this kind of thing myself, don't think it's too dangerous."

"It shows that there is still a certain degree of danger."

Li Yunyao helplessly explained the function of the iron cannon.

In fact, there are also ordnance named after "cannon" in the current armament, which is "cannon" to be precise.They were a siege weapon, usually projectiles made of stone and mud.In addition, gunpowder has also been applied to this, but due to the complicated production process, it has not been widely used so far.

For example, "Cannon", which uses more than a dozen materials including gun|powder, such as sulfur and tung oil, is mixed and boiled into a paste, then wrapped in paper and tied with hemp, and then it can be fired when it is ignited. combustion. ——The main purpose was only to burn some supplies, and failed to play the role of injuring the enemy. ①

But what Li Yunyao knew about gun|powder's function was far more than that. It could produce a stronger explosion and destructive force than firecrackers.

Take the iron cannon as an example. It is said in the book that it can blow up human limbs, and the sound of the explosion will be louder than thunder, and its power is astonishing.

Shen Ji was dumbfounded when he heard it: "There is such a sharp weapon in the world?!"

Li Yunyao asked her: "Don't you ask me how I did this?"

Shen Ji looked proud: "My wife has read countless books, and the knowledge in her mind is like a vast sea, immeasurable. Is it strange that my wife can make iron cannons?"

Li Yunyao couldn't help laughing, seeing that the person next to her pillow didn't investigate, she didn't bother to explain.

In order to satisfy his curiosity, Shen Ji went around the "secret workshop" of Li Yunyao and Zhe Saihua.There are no shops in front of the village and no shops in the back, and there are no neighbors within [-] meters. If there is a safety accident, it will not hurt others.And the two of them didn't do it themselves, Li Yunyao gave the blueprints and recipes and asked Zhe Saihua's subordinates to do it.

"I have divided this place into several districts, and open flames are prohibited. As long as there is no fire, it is not easy to blow up." Li Yunyao said to Shen Ji.

Shen Ji nodded, and said again: "This matter may have to be mentioned to the officials."

Although she and Yang Ye are the top leaders in Daizhou, no one will interfere with what they do, but Yang Ye has Boss Zhao's eyes and ears by his side, and she didn't take the initiative to report to Boss Zhao. Rebellion or something.

Li Yunyao was mentally prepared, and said: "Of course, the drawings and recipes are here, and I will organize them into a book and give them to you."

Two days later, Shen Ji got a thick "Guidelines for Artillery Production". She opened it and saw that there were not only the "nitrate extraction method" for extracting saltpeter, but also various firearm-related information such as "fire making | prescriptions" and so on. method.

As for the utensils used to load gunpowder, Li Yunyao also gave suggestions.Now there is a kind of torch made of bamboo. She thinks that bamboo is easy to burst, not to mention the poor effect on the enemy, and it may hurt her own people, so she recommends using iron utensils...

Shen Ji didn't hand in the book right away. Although she didn't explore the source of this knowledge, it doesn't mean that others won't, especially since she and Li Yunyao came from official families, and they couldn't even do carpentry, let alone craftsmanship. More complex ordnance equipment.Li Yunyao suddenly said that she can make iron cannons, isn't that arousing suspicion?

She asked Li Yunyao: "How did the lady persuade Aunt Zhe to develop the iron cannon together?"

"I told her that I found a recipe for making fire|powder in some Taoist classics. If I can combine these gunpowder with artillery, I don't know what kind of power it will produce."

Shen Ji felt that this argument was plausible, but she helped round up the lie, for example, the "lifting nitrate method" was learned from the craftsmen in the mine, and the "iron cannon" was learned from the "cannon" and "double-pointed cannon". Waiting for the experience of firearms to be reformed...

Not only did she help to lie in wording, she also found a few craftsmen who had been in contact with ordnance manufacturing for emergencies.

After doing this, she handed in the book.

Shen Ji and Li Yunyao had a hobby of collecting books, calligraphy and paintings, and rubbings, and they even collected a few volumes of the lost "Group Book Zhiyao" when they were traveling, so Shen Ji told Boss Zhao that Li Yunyao Most of the methods of making the iron cannon that I sorted out were found from classics collected from various places, and Boss Zhao didn't have any doubts at all.

After reading the "Guidelines for Artillery Production", he immediately summoned the officials of the Ordnance Supervision and asked them: "If this kind of firearm is really manufactured, how effective will it be in defeating the enemy?"

The officer of the Military Weapons Supervision was even more excited than him, saying: "Although it has not been developed yet, the power of gun|powder cannot be underestimated."

If the effect of the manufactured iron cannon is really as stated in this book, then their Armament Supervisor has made a great contribution!

Thinking of this, he asked Boss Zhao: "Guys, who developed this iron cannon?"

Boss Zhao laughed and said: "You don't need to know for the time being, order it down, let the Military Weapons Supervisor follow the above, and make sure to make iron cannons!"

"According to the order!"

After the officials of the Military Weapons Supervision went down, Boss Zhao suppressed his excitement, and found a few more officials who were proficient in channeling techniques and Qihuang techniques, and asked them to search in the Daozang to see if there were any other similar fires. Medicine recipes.

Although everyone was a little confused, they still went to the Zhaowen Hall, History Hall and Jixian Hall of the "Royal Library" to find it.

Not to mention, after searching around, they really found some relevant content, but what is recorded in these books is not the method of making gun|powder, but the "submerged fire alum method".

This is a method of alchemy, but once these materials touch sparks, they will explode, and a Taoist priest was killed here.

After Boss Zhao listened to it, he immediately remembered what he praised Li Yunyao in the past: Mrs. Shen Li has a forest atmosphere, Li Qing raised a good granddaughter, Shen Qing found a good daughter-in-law, and the successor married a good wife. !

Thinking about it now, he couldn't help laughing at himself, how could this be Li Jurun's good granddaughter, Shen Xiang's good daughter-in-law, Shen Ji's good wife!She should not be anyone's vassal, she is her, and it is Shen Ji's blessing to marry her.And being able to get such a talented woman is also his great Song's blessing!

It's a pity that the other party is a daughter, otherwise, standing in this court, she must be able to shine.

Boss Zhao intends to reward Li Yunyao, but he can't give her an official position, and Shen Ji's official rank is not enough for her to ask for an imperial order.After thinking about it, the only way to show her appreciation is to give the Li family a gift.

When the research of the Military Weapons Supervision made progress, Mr. Zhao, on the grounds that Li Yunyao had contributed to the book, promoted Li's father to be the sixth-rank envoy of the inner garden. .

Li's father and Li Jianzhong were completely dumbfounded. What book did their daughter/sister give to have such a great gift? !

Although they were dumbfounded, both father and son were promoted, which is definitely a great joy.

Boss Zhao rewarded the Li family, and did not forget about Shen Ji. After all, she tried her best to say that the book was the work of her wife, but Boss Zhao felt that she must have put in a lot of hard work, so he mentioned her official rank, and never made a statement. Jiancheng was promoted to be Zuo Lang, the secretary of the sixth rank.

He didn't forget to explain to others: "Shen Qing has been working hard recently, and little Shen Qing is also dedicated to her career in Daizhou, and she has quite a lot of political achievements..."

All the courtiers: Don't quibble, you just want to find a reason to promote your son who is not related by blood!

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"Ajiu—"

Shen Ji, who was reading paperwork around the stove, sneezed. She rubbed her nose and muttered to Li Yunyao, "Someone must miss me."

Li Yunyao looked at her with a half-smile: "I'm sure I've caught a cold."

Shen Ji suddenly smiled and said: "Lady, good news. The official family promoted the father-in-law and brother-in-law, saying that you have contributed to the book and rewarded you."

Li Yunyao's heart moved, and he leaned over to look at it, and saw that the writing on it was clearly written, and her father and younger brother's promotion was due to her Li Yunyao's credit.

Li Yunyao couldn't say what he was feeling at the moment, she was a little disappointed, but she didn't present the book to covet some fame, so she felt relieved after thinking about it, and was happy for her father and younger brother instead.

Especially since Li Jianzhong has an official position, and if the Iron Cannon can enhance the military power of the Song Dynasty in the future, he must have a better future as an official in the Military Weapons Supervision. Thinking about it this way, there is no need to worry about his marriage.

When reading the second document, Shen Ji was delighted: "I actually have a share too?! Ma'am, I'm an official in your family, and I'm getting promoted after hugging your thigh!"

"Let me see... this is obviously promoted to you by the official who cares about the family. What does it have to do with me?"

"I don't care. I must be promoted because of my lady's honor. I decided to repay my lady. I will serve my lady personally tonight, and I will never make her tired!"

Li Yunyao: "..."

Compared with these, she is more curious whether the officials will allow her to continue to develop iron artillery.

Regarding this, Shen Ji said: "The officials didn't say anything, they just mentioned that this secret recipe cannot be spread outside."

Li Yunyao said: "The official's attitude is already very obvious."

The fact that the secret recipe cannot be spread out means that she is not allowed to continue to develop the iron cannon.

But Shen Ji said: "What the officials say can't be rumored, but for those who already know it, isn't it considered rumors? I will write to the officials again, asking them to allow us to produce iron cannons. Khitan may be useful!"

Zhe Saihua already knew how to make the iron cannon and had participated in the experiment, so it was impossible to get rid of her.

After Boss Zhao knew about it, he didn't care about it. After considering it, he agreed: "Only five doors are allowed."

Not only limited the number, but also stipulated that it can only be used when the Khitan soldiers and horses invaded on a large scale-this is also to prevent the soldiers and horses of Daizhou from having too many iron artillery and turning their heads to deal with Song Dynasty.

Even so, Zhe Saihua and Li Yunyao are very satisfied. Although they are daughters, they also want to contribute their own strength when facing foreign enemies.With this iron cannon, when Khitan invades again, Da Song will not be so passive when defending the city.

Yang Ye only found out after the dust had settled. At this moment, his wife had already registered with Boss Zhao, and she found something more meaningful than training maids and servants in the mansion. She left early and returned late every day. Even though there was a small explosion in the workshop, it didn't frighten her. Instead, it aroused her competitive spirit, and she was determined to develop the iron cannon before the military inspector.

Yang Ye was left out in the cold for a while, and while Zhe Saihua was at home, he couldn't help complaining tactfully.

Zhe Saihua heard his complaints, and then said: "There are heavy affairs in the army. You stay in the barracks every three days. I have never complained for the sake of the overall situation. I hope you can also sympathize with me."

Yang Ye: "..."

He said: "Shen Shiqing's wife is not as busy as you!"

Zhe Saihua said: "She is happy, Shiqing and I don't want her to come to the workshop, so as not to cause any accidents."

Yang Ye: "Shen Shiqing is going to be a father?"

Zhe Saihua nodded: "Yes, I said that I was a little unwell a few days ago, and I thought it was too tired, but I asked the doctor to take a look, and told the couple about the date of the next month's letter, saying that it might be happy, but The days are still shallow, so we can’t see it, and it will take another month or two to be sure.”

Yang Ye said with emotion: "They can tell you so early, which shows that they trust and rely heavily on you."

Generally, in the first three months, because the fetal image is not stable, they will first hide it from outsiders, but Shen Ji and Li Yunyao told Zhe Saihua so early, which is obviously a kind of trust and dependence.

Zhe Saihua smiled and said: "So even if I have to worry about the Iron Cannon, I have to spare time to sort out some experiences for them."

The author says:

Notes: ① From Sun Fengchen's "Analysis of the Types and Use of Cannonballs in the Song Dynasty"

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