Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

Chapter 917

Wei Wu did not explain anything to them, but just turned to look at Yang Chao beside him.

"This gun test was quite successful, but the range of the shell is a little short. It's only about two hundred meters."

As if he had guessed that Wei Wu would ask this question, Yang Chao gave the answer without any hesitation.

"Because I wasn't sure about the explosive power of mercury fulminate, I didn't dare put too much in the percussion cap to prevent it from detonating the shell."

"This time, we only added two-thirds of mercury fulminate to the percussion cap, mainly to collect various data."

"For example, the effect of the mercury fulminate content on the range, whether the angle of the barrel is accurately calibrated, and the power of the shell explosion."

"With this data, we can know how to optimize and adjust it, and mass production will be much simpler in the future."

It has to be said that Wei Wu was quite satisfied with Yang Chao's cautious attitude and attitude towards collecting data.

"Very good. With lethal weapons like firearms, you can never be too cautious. You did a great job."

After receiving Wei Wu's praise, Yang Chao immediately smiled and said:

"This time, we're mainly collecting relevant data, so we didn't attach the extended-range explosive pack to the tail of the shell as you suggested."

"But with this test, we can try it next time to see the effect of the extended-range explosive pack on the mortar's range."

Hearing this, Wei Wu reached out and patted Yang Chao on the shoulder, saying:

"I really didn't choose the wrong person. I'm very confident in leaving the firearms to you. Keep this attitude and do a good job!"

"Regarding the results of this gun test, I am generally satisfied, but I still have some suggestions. Please see how to implement them."

Yang Chao was already very happy to hear Wei Wu praising him, and he was even more happy when he heard Wei Wu wanted to give him some advice.

Yang Chao was so excited that he almost jumped up. This was a suggestion from the nominal vice president of the Academy of Science and Technology, but the actual president.

"Vice President, if you say so, I will definitely find a way to make it happen!"

"Ok!"

Wei Wu nodded, and then directly expressed his thoughts.

"I hope you can increase the power of the mortar. Of course, I don't mean increasing the caliber of the barrel to allow the shell to hold more ammunition."

"Instead, the goal is to increase the power of the shells without increasing their caliber, such as by increasing the number of fragments produced after the shells explode."

"Of course, the fragments I'm talking about aren't just metal pieces. The small spherical metal balls can also be considered fragments."

Hearing Wei Wu's words, Yang Chao immediately frowned and fell into thought, while Wei Wu continued:

"For example, adding some small steel balls inside the gun barrel can perfectly utilize the kinetic energy generated by the exploding shells to cause damage to the enemy."

"And what you have to do is figure out how many small steel balls should be put in the shell, and whether the number and weight will make a difference."

"In addition to the quantity, there's also the size of the small steel balls, and how they should be arranged to maximize their dispersion during an explosion."

“Success can be achieved by finding the perfect fusion point among these problems and then manufacturing it.”

After Wei Wu finished speaking, Yang Chao seemed to have been enlightened, and his mind was full of inspiration.

After all, there is only so much metal in the shell itself, and after the explosion, the number of fragments is completely uncertain.

Compared with relying solely on luck, actively adding small steel balls into the gun body can at least ensure that the shells have a fixed lethality.

To be honest, if Wei Wu wasn't still standing here, he would have wanted to go back immediately to gather people and start research.

As for Wei Wu, he also noticed that Yang Chao was getting a little impatient, and he didn't plan to stay here any longer.

So he waved his hand directly at Yang Chao and said:

"Okay, take the others and get busy first!"

After saying that, Wei Wu turned to look at his student Xu Miao and reminded him again.

"As I said, when extracting mercury fulminate, be extremely careful and never operate while fatigued."

"If you're not in a good mental state, refuse anyone who comes to you. If anyone forces you, have them come to me."

As soon as Wei Wu finished speaking, Xu Miao immediately bent down to respond.

"I understand, teacher. I will definitely be careful!"

"Ok!"

Wei Wu nodded in satisfaction, then turned and left, not forgetting to complain a few words as he left.

"Okay, I'm going back too. You guys forced me to work on my day off."

Knowing that Wei Wu was joking, Xu Miao and Yang Chao naturally didn't take it too seriously and turned around to get back to work.

On the other side, Wei Wu returned home and immediately found Liya, asking her to bring the cook to his yard.

Wei Wu then returned to the house and found Zhu Yuxuan, and the two of them sat down at the stone table in the yard.

"Yuxuan, the cook in our family is getting married soon. As master and servant, I want to express my gratitude. What kind of reward do you think would be good?"

"This... requires some thought."

When Zhu Yuxuan heard that the cook was going to get married, she was happy for her from the bottom of her heart, because Zhu Yuxuan liked to study cooking.

So she often stayed with the cook, and among the servants, except for a few little maids, the cook was the one who had the closest relationship with her.

But the matter of the gift of gratitude really stumped her. She really didn't know what to give to express her gratitude.

After all, he is a servant in the family, so there is no need for him to have anything too expensive, but too ordinary things seem a little lacking.

If it were other nobles, they could perhaps cancel the slave status of their servants as a token of their kindness, but this was not possible in his own house.

Because these servants in the mansion had long been de-slaved by Wei Wu, and now they were only employed.

However, because they were grateful to Wei Wu and also liked the treatment and environment here, no one chose to leave.

This was the first time the cook had done this, and that was why Zhu Yuxuan was a little unsure of what to do.

However, after a moment of silence, Zhu Yuxuan came up with an idea.

"Husband, why don't you give Sister Cheng a raise? I remember you said that sustainable income is the best guarantee."

"With a salary increase, Sister Cheng's life will be better, which is more practical than giving her something all at once."

As soon as Zhu Yuxuan said this, Wei Wu knew that she still didn't know that the cook was leaving, so he began to explain:

"Yuxuan, I forgot to tell you that she no longer works in our house after she got married."

"Ah! Why?! You don't have to leave even if you get married!"

Seeing Zhu Yuxuan's puzzled expression, Wei Wu shrugged and explained:

"Her husband's family hopes that she can stay at home to take care of the husband and children, so after she leaves, we have to recruit a new one..."

Wei Wu was halfway through his words when a terrifying question suddenly popped up in his mind, one that he had to face.

The cook is gone, who will cook at home these days!!!