Liangxiang, Faculty of Science.

Song Jing didn't listen to what was going on outside the window, and found out all the books about the preparation of gunpowder.

Li Zhaofan and Xie Pi assisted from the side.

The difficulty of water mines is that they are waterproof, and the gunpowder cannot be touched by any water.

The structure of a mine is actually very similar to that of a landmine, and it is also detonated with a lead.

"Using a wooden box as a thunder shell, hiding gunpowder and iron beads in a wooden box, and then sticking the seams with putty, the chief engineer and Brother Xie feel that it is feasible."

The putty is asphalt and has the effect of waterproofing.

Song Jing decided to give it a try and set it up overnight at Liangxiang Institute of Science.

In the middle of the night, the moon is bright and the stars are scarce,

The mine with a wooden box to make a mine shell was finally done, and this was the twentieth test.

"I don't know if it can be done, where can I test it?" Li Zhaofan looked at the two.

There are many merchant ships on the Liangxiang waterway, and there is a possibility that the embankment will be blown up.

Xie Pi thought for a while and said, "There is a big pond in my house, and there is no one at night, so you can try it there." ”

The three of them loaded the thunder shells into the carriage and carefully transported them back to the capital.

When you arrive at the Xie Mansion, throw the wooden box into the pond.

Song Jing and Li Zhaofan were a little nervous.

Seeing the underwater thunder, slowly sinking into the water, Xie Pi pulled the fuse.

Bang!

The ice of the pond cracked, splashing more than ten meters high.

The wings of the house were lit up one after another, and the people ran out at a loss.

Xie Qian slept soundly, and the bed shook violently, and he sat up in fright.

Ground collapse?

Why is the ground collapsing again!

Dressed in obscene clothes, he rushed out of the room, ran a few steps, turned back, and picked up Jiang, who was sleeping heavily.

"Just collapsed?"

"Master, it's the young master who is testing the firearm in the house."

This foolish thing, Xie Qian scolded, and then he saw clearly that there were three figures standing by the small lake not far away.

He didn't bother to put on his shoes, and walked away angrily: "Son! You're going to die! ”

Xie Pi bowed slightly: "There is nowhere to test the firearm, so I moved it back to the house, and I hope my father will forgive me." ”

"Thank you, Lord forgiveness!"

"Uncle Shi forgives sins!"

Song Jing and Li Zhaofan reacted from the surprise and hurriedly apologized to Xie Qian, feeling very guilty.

Come to my house to test firearms, thanks to your ideas.

"This is murder for money, this is killing the father! Dad raised you so big, you repay Dad with gunpowder? You can figure it out! ”

Xie Qian roared at Xie Pi.

Frightened and frightened.

This son of evil is becoming more and more like the prince.

Fortunately, the house was not collapsed, otherwise, I don't know how many people would have been crushed.

Xie Pi stood in place, not daring to refute, and Song Jing and Li Zhaofan stood aside, full of remorse.

Xie Qian saw that his son was holding a guide rope in his hand, and was shocked again: "You dare to test gunpowder in person, and you want to anger the old man?"

Gunpowder is this box? Hurry up and move away and try it out at Wang Gong Factory! ”

Song Jing and Li Zhaofan didn't dare to stay longer, so they ordered their subordinates to pick up the wooden box and transport it to Wang Gong's factory.

Looking at the ripples in the pond, Xie Qian thought of something: "Wait! This is a firearm that can be triggered in water? ”

"Not bad."

"Order another one, old man take a look!"

Xie Pi and Song Jing looked confused, "Dad, aren't you afraid?" ”

"Less nonsense! Hurry up and put it. ”

The men propped the boat into the middle of the pond and sank the wooden box into the water, leaving a rope behind.

Xie Qian retreated to a dozen steps.

Boom.

The underwater mine exploded again.

"There are really firearms that can be used underwater, this official enters the palace to report to Your Majesty, and you move the firearms outside the palace." Xie Qian took a deep breath.

In the palace, there was a gray fog, the sky was about to be bright, and the little eunuchs were carrying lanterns.

When he came to the Qianqing Palace, the candle in the hall had not yet lit up, and Xiao Jing sighed: "Gong Xie is really early today, but there is something important to report?" ”

Xie Qian pondered for a moment: "There is indeed something important, just wait, it's okay." ”

In the main hall, Emperor Hongzhi slept lightly, heard the movement outside the hall, and walked out wearing a golden robe.

"Master Xie, what do you have to do?"

"Your Majesty, you can send troops to the mining island." Xie Qian suppressed his excitement and continued: "Fang Cai, Xie Pi, Song Jing and others, the sons of the minister, tried an underwater mine in the mansion and it was done. ”

Afraid of scaring Emperor Hongzhi, Xie Qian's tone was no different from usual.

Emperor Hongzhi looked forward to sending troops to the island country to dig up silver to support the treasury and make an early northern expedition to Tatar.

The tiredness on his face was swept away, and he turned around and walked into the main hall: "It's not too early, let's go to court!" ”

Yan Chengjin felt strange, there was no need to queue up in the court today, and Xiao Jing urged the minister to go to Fengtian Palace.

When he entered the palace gate, Emperor Hongzhi was already sitting in front of the palace.

The hundred officials muttered, quite surprised.

"Your Majesty is going to court, it's getting earlier and earlier."

Zhang Heling complained to the official on the side, but the official ignored him.

Emperor Hongzhi saw that the hundred officials stood still: "Order Song Jing and Xie Pi to come in." ”

Yan Chengjin saw Song Jing and Xie Pi walking into the hall, could it be that the mine had become a mine?

"Song Jing and Xie Pi equipped a new firearm for the Ministry of Industry, underwater mines."

"The ministers don't dare to be it, and Li Zhaofan's credit." Song Jingdao.

There was a lot of noise.

Emperor Hongzhi pressed his hand, signaled the hundred officials to be quiet, and continued: "The imperial court is waiting for the opportunity to move the silver mine, for half a year, and you are recommended by the Qing family, who will go on the expedition?" ”

Li Dongyang thought for a long time: "Zhu Hui, the Duke of Baoguo, has been recuperating in Nanzhili for a long time, so it is better to send General Zhu Hui to the expedition." ”

There is no room for loss in this battle, and only by sending Zhu Hui can we feel at ease.

Liu Jian and others bowed their heads and agreed.

Yan Chengjin secretly thought to himself, he didn't plan to recommend Wang Shouren, this time he took the silver, I don't know how many gentry he would offend.

After all, it devalues the silver.

Wang Shouren offended the gentry and the officials of the DPRK and China, and it would be extremely difficult to be promoted, and no matter how strong he was, it would be difficult to compete with interest groups.

"Yan Qing's family, do you want to recommend Wang Shouren this time?" Emperor Hongji spoke.

Li Dongyang and a few people came over, this guy is going to recommend Wang Shouren again, right?

Yan Chengjin bowed slightly: "The minister recommends Li Zhaofan." ”

Li Dongyang froze, never imagined that he would recommend his adopted son.

Xie Qian looked at Li Dongyang and then at Yan Chengjin, his face full of surprise.

Yan Chengjin continued: "When Li Zhaofan was in Hainan, he defeated the fleet of the Francophiles, and there was Li Gong's plan.

Mines at sea can be configured by him, and he is the best choice for this trip. ”

If my son sins against you, let the law punish me, and not recommend my son in the court.

Li Dongyang's eyes widened angrily, and immediately, he bowed slightly: "Your Majesty, the younger brother of the minister, there is only this one son left, and the minister regards him as flesh and blood, and loves him more than the eldest son..."

Emperor Hongzhi was a little embarrassed: "I can understand Master Li's painstaking efforts. ”

Li Dongyang breathed a sigh of relief.

"But." Emperor Hongzhi continued: "I also want to send Li Zhaofan there. ”

Buzz!

Li Dongyang spun around and almost fell to the ground.

Emperor Hongzhi had his own considerations, Zhu Hui did not understand the use of firearms, and was not good at naval warfare, if the naval battle was sunk, the imperial court suffered heavy losses.

"Although Yan Qing's recommendation is abrupt, but since the recommendation, there has been no mistake, let me believe him again."