vrcanaries Chapter 179
Chapter 179
Just hearing this noise gives people a strong sense of crisis that shocks the mind.
After waiting for the blue-green smoke in the yard to dissipate again, everyone went to the second pit to check.
Wei Wu was not surprised at all, but the three craftsmen stared at the pit in a daze.
The hole, which was originally the size of a firecracker, has now become the size of a copper basin for washing face.
It seems that the difference is not particularly big, but the three craftsmen understand the difference.
This is the same amount of gunpowder! And the soil around the pit is also the same.
The gunpowder made using Wei Wu's formula is several times more powerful than traditional gunpowder.
The key point is that Wei Wu did not intervene in the entire process, whether it was production or detonation, so there was no possibility of cheating.
That only proves one thing, that Wei Wu's formula is indeed better and stronger.
After the experiment was completed, everyone returned to the big house.
Having seen the fact with their own eyes, the three firearms craftsmen looked at Wei Wu as if they were seeing their forefather.
Yang Chao was even more restless in his chair. He wanted to stand up and ask something, but he was worried that he would be too rash.
Seeing this, Wei Wu smiled and called his name.
"Yang Chao, you look like you have something to say."
"Yes, yes, Vice-President, I would like to ask you what you said you would add to make it more powerful."
"I do know this, but I don't want you to tell me. I want you to find it out for yourselves."
Having said that, Wei Wu added another sentence.
“Don’t be obsessed with a particular medicinal herb. Try other things, such as minerals, food, and even seasonings.”
"Let's set the time limit at three months! If you can find it on your own, I will personally give you fifty taels of silver as a reward."
"Of course, I won't let you search blindly. I will be lecturing during this time, so remember to listen carefully and take notes."
"Perhaps you can find the answer from the knowledge I've shared. Also, the same goes for the construction team."
When the craftsmen heard Wei Wu say that there was a reward of fifty taels of silver, they all looked at the three men with envy.
But Wei Wu would not favor one over the other and would naturally give them a chance to get the reward.
"Construction team, I'll give you a recipe. Clay, quicklime, and gypsum are calcined and then ground into powder. Iron powder can also be added."
"You can make something called cement by mixing it with fine sand and water. After it solidifies, it is not only strong but also durable."
"I'll tell you the recipe, but I hope you can figure out the specific proportions on your own. This process of discovery is very important to you."
In fact, it is not impossible for Wei Wu to say it directly, but that will make the craftsmen lazy, which is not conducive to long-term development.
Like now, we give them a plan to study, and at the same time cover some relevant knowledge during the lectures.
Let them solve problems through exploration and learning, this is the healthy way of development.
Of course, the reason for this distribution is mainly to find something for the construction team and the three firearms team members to do.
After assigning them tasks, Wei Wu looked at the carpenter and blacksmith teams who were also looking forward to it.
"The carpenter and blacksmith teams will focus on making the steam engine. As long as you complete it, all of you will receive a reward."
After making arrangements for each group, Wei Wu continued his lecture.
For the next two days, Wei Wu traveled back and forth between home and the Institute of Science and Technology.
Until this morning, when Wei Wu was about to start giving a lecture to the craftsmen, there was a slightly hurried knock on the door.
"Reporting to Lord Changle, His Majesty has received an imperial edict. Please receive it immediately!"
Upon hearing this, Wei Wu showed a puzzled look on his face. What was Old Zhu trying to do? Why did he suddenly issue an imperial decree to me?
With doubts in his heart, Wei Wu came out of the big house, followed by the craftsmen.
As soon as he came out, Wei Wu saw his old acquaintance, Eunuch Wang, holding the imperial edict with a smile on his face.
When he saw Wei Wu, he just grinned and opened the imperial edict directly.
Everyone in the audience knelt down, only Wei Wu stood.
"By the grace of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: As the universe is nurtured and yin and yang are formed, my third daughter has been intelligent and perceptive since childhood, prudent and quiet, with outstanding character and appearance, gentle and virtuous. Now that she has reached marriageable age, I grant her the title Weiyang."
"Now there is a virtuous and capable man, Changle Bo Weiwu, bestowed by Heaven. He possesses both talent and virtue, is dignified, and is well-versed in both history and the present. He is truly a perfect match, and his personalities are similar to those of my three daughters. It is truly a match made in heaven."
"With this in mind, I hereby grant you two a marriage. The clan office has chosen an auspicious date for May 11th. You will be united in love and pledge to live together until old age. I hope you will treat each other with respect and have many children. I decree this!"