Li Yan went to the artillery workshop and ammunition workshop the next day, and now the fragmentation type flowering shells used in the tiger squat cannon have been finalized. But the power is still as bad as the paper shell flowering bullet.,When you encounter piercing armor and cotton armor,,Basically, there is no worry about life.,But it's just that you can hit farther.。

However, the flowering shells used on the three-inch guns are still being tested, and the shells must not only withstand the pressure of gunpowder when fired, but also withstand the impact force of hitting the enemy's obstacles or the enemy itself. If it hits a person or falls to the ground and is shattered, it is far from a solid bullet. But if the shell is too thick, it can't blow up the iron shell, let alone kill a second time.

"Childe," Blacksmith Zhou said embarrassedly, "We have tried countless times, and the flowering shell on this three-inch cannon is not easy to get." It would be nice if the enemy didn't wear armor, but now even the thieves have many of them wearing the armor of the official army. Even if it is made of inferior quality, it can largely resist the fragments of artillery shells. ”

Li Yan said helplessly: "Well, this is indeed a contradiction. You don't have to waste too much time on this, you can record all kinds of data and experience and store it. When you have a chance later, you can continue experimenting. ”

"Is that still necessary?" asked Blacksmith Zhou, puzzled.

Li Yan said with a smile: "That maybe." In the future, we will have more cannons and more firearms, and even if they have heavy armor, it will be useless. So will they still work hard to build armor By that time, our flowering bullet will be useful. ”

Blacksmith Zhou thought for a while before he figured it out. He looked at Li Yan and praised: "Childe is really far-reaching, and he has thought of things after a long time." ”

Li Yan smiled and waved his hand, and said, "You are still amazing, if you didn't come up with a flowering bomb, I wouldn't have thought of what would happen next." ”

Everyone laughed happily, although they knew that this was Li Yan's humble words, but they were also very useful. At least they knew that Li Yan respected them very much.

When they went to the artillery workshop, Master Niu and Master Mu did not dare to conduct trial production of three-and-a-half-inch and four-inch guns. I have never made a cannon of this shape, and I am afraid that it will not be made well.

Li Yan made up his mind for them: "You try boldly, and I'll figure out the materials." Anyway, those materials can still be used after they have been used, and now we are using iron molds, and there are not many restrictions on time, so you can try it with confidence. ”

Master Niu nodded and said, "Okay, with the word Childe, we'll start doing it." However, this time may take longer. After all, it is a sharp weapon in the army, and I am sorry for the soldiers to get two knives. ”

"I understand that." Li Yan nodded and said, "The thickness and length of the barrel have to be tried to get the best combination." However, I think that the barrel length of our three-inch gun is more than 16 times the inner diameter, does this also have some effect?"

Master Mu said suspiciously: "This will also have an impact."

Li Yan shook his head and said with a smile: "I don't know about this, but aren't you all professional masters, you can see if it has an impact on the performance of the artillery during this trial production." ”

"Oh, since Childe said so, then let's take a look by the way." Master Niu nodded and agreed. Anyway, they also have to have all kinds of measurements and comparisons, and with this item, it's not a big deal.

Li Yan saw that the time was almost up, so he said: "I came back first this time, and a batch of copper materials will be shipped back in two days, with more than 10,000 catties, you can use it with confidence." Keep busy, I'm going back too. ”

"Then there will be no son." Niu Shi and others politely sent it out.

After Li Yan left the artillery workshop, he did not go to the barracks again, but returned to his mansion. When I came back this time, I didn't simply come to inspect the ordnance production in Qixian County, but King Zhou had already cleaned up the Yibin Mansion, and asked Li Yan several times to take Wu Niang over to live. He really couldn't excuse himself, so he came back to pick up people.

As soon as Li Yan entered the backyard, he saw Wu Niang and Qiu Niang with their subordinates to greet them. Wu Niang is the county lord and the hostess, so she is naturally the leader. Qiu Niang followed behind, but she still knew the rules.

"Welcome home." Everyone spoke in unison.

Li Yan walked up to Wu Niang and said, "Okay, go back to the house and talk." ”

Wu Niang was a little timid and shy, lowered her head and said, "Husband, please." ”

Li Yan smiled, I have never seen Wu Niang so shy, she used to be hearty and generous, but now she looks quite awkward.

After they entered the hall one after another, Li Yan and Wu Niang sat down on the left and right of the main seat, while Qiu Niang stood beside Wu Niang.

Li Yan opened his mouth and said, "It won't take long to come back this time." But you have to prepare, and when I come back from my inspection in various places, we will go to Kaifeng together. ”

"What are you going to do back to Kaifeng," Wu Niang asked puzzled.

Li Yan said helplessly: "Your father wants us to move to Yibin Mansion to live, I really can't shirk it." ”

"I don't want to go back," Wu Niang said bluntly, "I don't want to see them either." ”

Li Yan persuaded: "It's just going to Yibin Mansion, not going back to the palace." I will try to make you see less people in the palace, including the prince himself. ”

Wu Niang looked up at Li Yan and asked, "Can you do it, my father will listen to you?"

"Don't worry," Li Yan said with a smile: "The prince just wants to consolidate the relationship between me and him, and he probably won't want to see you often." The two of them are well aware of the nature of their marriage, so Li Yan doesn't have so many scruples when he speaks, and he has nothing to say.

Wu Niang thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Okay then." After that, he hesitated and said: "My filial piety period has not yet passed, and it will not be until March next year." ”

Li Yan shook his head and smiled, and promised, "I know." Don't worry, I still have this concentration. ”

Wu Niang breathed a sigh of relief, she was afraid that after she went to Kaifeng with Li Yan, she would be forced to do unfilial things. She still trusts Li Yan very much, and with Li Yan's assurance, she is much more relaxed.

Qiu Niang kept standing there with her head down, but Li Yan didn't even look at her. She wanted to find an opportunity to say a word to Li Yan, but she didn't dare. Since she pretended to be a bride, Li Yan has never seen her except for giving her a small courtyard. She knew that she had made a big mistake, and she didn't dare to complain, so she could only hope that Li Yan could forgive her earlier.

"Qiu Niang should go with you," Wu Niang asked.

Li Yan replied briefly: "No." ”

"However, I'll be very bored in Kaifeng." Wu Niang whispered. In fact, her idea is that if there is any accident, she can also take care of Qiu Niang.

Li Yan glanced at Wu Niang, who was full of hope, and finally nodded: "Okay, she can also go." There are also people in the palace, you can also pick some people who can be used in the past, and the people arranged by the palace can not be used. ”

"Oh, got it."

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