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Li Longji and Ang Lee tacitly put on a show to make the ministers of the highest authority of the Tang dynasty believe that the preparation of black gunpowder required hundreds of materials. Moreover, the process was extremely complicated. There were multiple steps such as grinding, steaming, and smoking. All of these were crucial to the confidentiality of the formula. [Love ↑ Go △ Little ↑ Say △ w]
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The raw materials area on the left side of the workshop was the focus of Ang Lee's introduction. It took almost half an hour to finish. There was nothing to introduce about the big workshop in the middle. Ang Lee did not say anything on the grounds of confidentiality. He just took everyone around the big workshop to let them feel the spacious environment and a lot of misleading equipment.
There was only one configuration workshop at the back, which was where Ang Lee would prepare the finished products of black gunpowder in the future. There were a lot of open space on both sides of the configuration workshop. Precious trees were planted there, which made the whole configuration workshop look more elegant. From a distance, it looked like a villa.
There were low houses on the right side, and cellars were dug below to store finished products of black gunpowder. The reason why it was built underground was to prevent danger. There was also a sufficient distance between two cellars for safety reasons. It was to prevent a warehouse from exploding and affecting the surrounding warehouses. If there was a large-scale explosion, the entire black gunpowder workshop would cease to exist, and the consequences would be quite terrible.
Of course, the humidity underground was relatively high, and gunpowder was more sensitive to moisture. This was a big problem that troubled Ang Lee in the beginning. However, the gunpowder stored underground was all finished products in clay jars. Moreover, they had to be reliably sealed. In this way, even if they were placed in a humid underground environment, the gunpowder would not be damp.
As for the gunpowder packs wrapped in linen, they could also be placed in large clay jars to be sealed. Just like the large clay jars of the later generations, a large amount of gunpowder packs could be placed in them to prevent them from being damp.
Of course, these cellars would not be closed all the time. They would often be opened for ventilation so that more of the moisture inside could be released into the air, thereby reducing the degree of humidity in the cellars as much as possible.
Looking at the huge cellars, Li Longji and his ministers were all stunned. The amount of gunpowder stored in such a large cellar group could almost blow up the entire Chang 'an into ruins.
"Assistant Minister Li, how long will it take to store all the gunpowder in these cellars?"
An old and decrepit official asked excitedly.
"It's hard to say. It depends on the preparation of the materials and the number of workers. It's possible to estimate how long it will take."
Ang Lee did not lie.... After all, the gunpowder was very simple............. as long as there was enough sulfur, saltpeter and charcoal powder, enough manpower to grind, it was possible to complete....
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. "Ang Lee frowned and pondered for a while. Then he said," If everything is perfect, two months will be enough. "
In fact, of course, it would not take so long. Ang Lee could not say that it was easy. Otherwise, how could he explain that the gunpowder required more than a hundred kinds of raw materials and an extremely complicated configuration process? This would make all the previous misleading efforts go to waste.
"It will only take two months to store all the gunpowder in these cellars?"
All the ministers showed an incredulous expression. Obviously, they did not expect that the gunpowder could be configured so quickly. In this way, the production of gunpowder would be enough to meet all the needs of the Tang dynasty, especially the mining. In order to improve the mining efficiency, a large amount of gunpowder was needed.
Of course, if these ministers knew that it would only take a few days, they would be so shocked that they would faint.
Li Longji looked at Ang Lee and said seriously, "Assistant Minister Li, I will provide you with enough materials and manpower. Starting tomorrow, you will take office! At least eight hours a day. "
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Ang Lee nodded and accepted the order. But in his heart, he secretly wondered if Li Longji was a time traveler. He actually knew about the eight-hour working system. No more, no less, just right for him to work for eight hours. However, as long as he could fulfill the assigned task and satisfy Li Longji, it was acceptable to work for one day and take two days off. After all, talent was the most important thing. Producing too much gunpowder would be a waste. It was enough as long as there was enough.
"Assistant Minister Li, I heard that your courtyard is nearby. Moreover, you also built a railroad and an iron-wheeled carriage next to your courtyard. Is that true?"
Li Longji suddenly changed the topic, startling Ang Lee. The ministers were even more stunned. They did not understand what a railroad and an iron-wheeled carriage was.
"Your Majesty, this must have been revealed by Duan Xiushi!"
Ang Lee said with a smile as he looked at Duan Xiushi behind him. Although Li Longji and the ministers were present, and there were even more imperial guards, Duan Xiushi still followed behind Ang Lee. This was his responsibility.
"Duan Xiushi? Assistant Minister Li is talking about the Imperial Guard captain behind me? "
Li Longji glanced at Duan Xiushi. He did not have much of an impression of him. Although some of the fifty imperial guards he had dispatched were his spies and had to report to him daily, Duan Xiushi was not among them. In fact, Li Longji had never seen Duan Xiushi before. He had only heard of Duan Xiushi's name many times when listening to the reports of his spies. He knew that Duan Xiushi and Ang Lee were very close. In front of Ang Lee, he would often boldly ask all kinds of questions. Those who did not know would think that they were close friends who had known each other for many years.
"Your Majesty's eyes tell this humble subject that this humble subject seems to have wronged a good person."
Ang Lee gave a self-deprecating smile and turned to give Duan Xiushi an apologetic look. The surrounding ministers could not help but laugh.
"Assistant Minister Li likes to invent and create. It's not a bad thing. Even if someone told Us, it would be a great thing. What, it seems that Assistant Minister Li wants to hide it and is not willing to let Us know?"
Li Longji frowned, but he did not seem angry at all.
"Your Majesty, it's not that this humble subject does not want to let Your Majesty know. It's just that this humble subject is lacking in talent and knowledge. At present, this humble subject has not finished the iron wheelchair and is not willing to show it off. This humble subject is afraid of making a fool of himself."
Ang Lee said modestly.
"Making a fool of yourself? Assistant Minister Li is too modest. We heard that the iron wheelchair is much more stable than a carriage. We were thinking of taking a look today and riding on this iron wheelchair. "
Li Longji did not have the slightest intention of mocking Ang Lee. On the contrary, he wanted to take a look and personally experience the stability and comfort of the iron wheelchair.
"Since Your Majesty has already decided, this humble subject can only make a fool of himself. The iron wheelchair is five li to the south. This humble subject is willing to lead the way for Your Majesty."
Now that things had progressed to this point, Ang Lee could not refuse even if he wanted to. Moreover, Ang Lee knew that these ministers who had followed him would definitely go and take a look. It just so happened that the iron wheelchair and carriage that Ang Lee had just developed could also be tested. This was a great opportunity to demonstrate it.
The matter was quickly arranged. A large number of Imperial Guards had set out ahead of time and blocked off the road to Ang Lee's villa. Several dozen ministers had also mounted their horses and were preparing to follow Li Longji's carriage to Ang Lee's villa.
"Your Majesty, this humble subject will go ahead and make the arrangements first."
Ang Lee was worried that the villa would be in a mess and felt that he had to make arrangements in advance. He was even more worried that these fellows, who had not seen the world, would be frightened by the sudden arrival of the Imperial Guards.
Li Longji nodded in agreement and entered the carriage with the help of the eunuch.
Ang Lee urged his horse straight to the processing factory next to the villa and saw that many craftsmen were foolishly standing inside. None of them were working. Clearly, they did not understand why a large number of Imperial Guards had appeared beside them. They were somewhat afraid and naturally did not have the heart to work.
"Assistant Minister Li, you've come! Why did these soldiers surround us? I went to reason with them, but they didn't speak. It was like they were mutes. "
An old craftsman nervously walked to Ang Lee's side and asked nervously.
"You don't need to be nervous. His Majesty wants to come here to inspect. They are here to protect His Majesty."
There was naturally no need to hide this matter. Besides, Li Longji's dragon carriage would arrive soon.
"His Majesty is coming, His Majesty is coming."
"Did you hear that? His Majesty is coming. "
These craftsmen had never seen an emperor before. When they heard that the emperor was coming for an inspection, they were all extremely excited. To be able to see the emperor with their own eyes and bask in his noble aura was something that made them very happy.
"Right, is the iron wheel engine finished?"
Ang Lee did not have the time to let these craftsmen savor the feeling of the emperor's arrival, so he directly asked.
"Assistant Minister Li, it's already finished. It's over there."
The craftsman pointed and led Ang Lee over.
"Good, very good. Today, His Majesty has personally come. The iron wheel engine will be tested in front of His Majesty."
Ang Lee looked at the iron wheel engine. He was very confident in the thing he had developed.
Soon after, Ang Lee quickly went to the vegetable greenhouse area and had Turtle and his male servants work diligently so that they would not offend His Majesty.
After taking care of all this, Ang Lee glanced at the tracks once more before walking over to receive the emperor.
Li Longji's carriage arrived at just the right time. Ang Lee had just come out to receive him when he arrived.
"Your Majesty, the tracks are not far ahead."
Ang Lee led Li Longji and several dozen officials to where the tracks were being laid.
"That line up ahead is the tracks?"
Although Li Longji was old, his eyesight wasn't blurry at all. Very quickly, he found the railroad track that rose from the ground.
"Yes, Your Majesty. That's the tracks. The carriage on the left is a carriage specially made to travel on the tracks."
As Ang Lee introduced the carriage, he explained the benefits of traveling on the tracks.
However, Li Longji did not seem too excited. The several dozen officials shook their heads, feeling that it was too unrealistic.
When they got close to the tracks, they lamented that Ang Lee was wasting too much iron. With so much iron, if it was used to forge swords, it would be enough to equip a sizable army. If it was used to forge farming tools, it would also benefit a large number of poor people.
Of course, they did not understand Ang Lee's ultimate goal. It was normal for them to conclude that it was a waste of iron. Even Li Longji was not optimistic about Ang Lee's invention.
However, since they were here, it would be good to experience it. After all, they could not come here for nothing! Moreover, Li Longji also wanted to know what Ang Lee's ultimate plan was. Through his informant's introduction, he knew a little about Ang Lee's ultimate plan. However, he did not know the specific details.
"Assistant Minister Li, how long is this track?"
"Your Majesty, it is already three or four miles long. If it is completed, it will be fifteen miles long."
Ang Lee calmly replied.
"Three or four miles long. If it is completed, it will be fifteen miles long. How much iron will be wasted!"
"Yes! Yes! It is too wasteful. This track really consumes too much iron. "
"Although the Tang dynasty is rich in resources, it can't withstand such a waste!"
Some officials began to sigh in private. They felt that Ang Lee was too wasteful. In order to make the carriage stable, he actually laid tracks on the road.
"Hey, Assistant Minister Li, why is the front and back of the carriage the same?"
Ang Lee explained, "It is not convenient for the iron-wheeled carriage to turn around. There are structures for horses to tie at the front and back. It is convenient to turn around."
At present, the track used by Ang Lee's experiment was a single-track track. The iron-wheeled carriage could not turn around at all. Therefore, it must be built so that horses could be tied at the front and back of the carriage. In this way, it was very convenient to turn the horses in one direction.
"Assistant Minister Li, can I go up and experience it now?"
Li Longji was now impatient. He wanted to know what it was like to ride an iron-wheeled carriage.
"Your Majesty, please. Your humble servant will drive the carriage."
Ang Lee invited Li Longji to board the carriage. He personally sat at the front of the carriage and used a whip to drive the horses forward slowly.
"Your Majesty, sit tight. Your humble servant will speed up."
Ang Lee reminded and increased the speed of the iron-wheeled carriage.
Li Longji opened the curtain and admired the scenery along the way. He estimated the speed of the carriage and at the same time felt the bumpiness of the carriage.
Ang Lee did not dare to let the horses run too fast in order to avoid unpredictable risks. At the same time, he could not let the carriage run too slow. Otherwise, what was the point of inventing the iron-wheeled carriage? It had to run slightly faster than an ordinary carriage. This was the minimum requirement for Li Longji's approval. There was no doubt that the carriage's stability would be recognized.
Soon, they reached the end of the three-kilometer journey. When they were fifty steps away from the end, Li An slowly slowed down and stopped the carriage. He jumped off the carriage and untied the horse, tying it to the other side of the carriage.
"Your Majesty, sit tight. We are going back."
Li An used his whip to whip the horse, and it sped up again.
"Assistant Minister Li, don't speed up. Slow down a bit. The slower the better."
Li Longji did not want the experience to end so quickly. Moreover, he still had something to say to Ang Lee.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Hearing this, Ang Lee reined in the horse and slowed down the carriage as much as possible.
Before Li Longji's experience, the two sides of the three li track were filled with soldiers of the Imperial Guards. Naturally, they were there to protect Li Longji's safety. The Emperor's safety could not be taken lightly.
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