What's more, if Old Man Lu had a bad heart, once he passed on the sketch of the flintlock pistol he had drawn. Then the idea of having a unique weapon for your own power will be in vain.

Thinking of this, Cai Dao couldn't help but shudder, and immediately ordered: "Old man Lu, if you come up with an idea indiscriminately, get drunk and make a mistake, this son will punish you and leave this room immediately." One-armed grandpa, invite him out to sober up. ”

"No!" Cai Dujian also knew that he had made a mistake in a hurry, so he pulled Old Man Lu out of the bronze door.

After that, Cai Dao had a serious discussion with the three masters.

He first inquired seriously about the specific operation method of making the barrel before.

Then, based on his own memories in later generations, he put forward three suggestions for improvement.

First, just as Old Man Lu said, the iron rod used to make the barrel of the gun should be made into an irregular shape. The tail of the barrel is thicker, and when it reaches the muzzle, the iron rod is thinned in turn. In this way, the probability of exploding the chamber can be reduced, and the weight of the barrel can be reduced.

Second, it is the drill bit for drilling. Modern steel is too hard and difficult to reprocess after molding. Therefore, the casting method of Old Man Lu is not suitable for the manufacture of gun barrels, but it can be used to make drill bits. Cai Dao also used drawings to draw the appearance of the drill bit by hand.

Third, it is the process of making the barrel. The three masters actually use pure manpower to make the barrel, not to mention the time and effort, when making it by hand, deviations will inevitably occur. If water conservancy is used, this process will be greatly accelerated.

In ancient China, waterwheels had already been invented, but they were often used for agricultural irrigation.

During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Du Shi, one of the 'parent officials', had already invented water drainage, using water power to blow wind in the process of iron smelting.

In this place, the water in Mulan Creek is sufficient, the drop is not small, and it is not afraid that it will freeze in winter like in the north, so it is very conducive to the manufacture of hydraulic equipment and can greatly improve the efficiency of manufacturing gun barrels.

As long as the iron rod and the drill bit are stuck on a special platform, and the power of the drill bit is pulled by a waterwheel, the rest is simple.

After saying these suggestions, Cai Dao was ready to leave, and before leaving, he reminded again: "Three masters, this son is still the same sentence, there is no need to rush too much, everything is based on your safety." By the way, when you test the gun, you can also fix the made gun on the platform, so that his recoil will not act directly on the body. ”

"No! Childe, I believe that under your guidance, we will definitely come up with results as soon as possible and safely. ”

"That's good! Let's go! Cai Dao waved and left the blacksmith shop with Cai Duji.

Back in Xinfudi, it was already noon, so Cai Dao came to the cafeteria and had a meal with everyone.

Since Childe went home this time, he ate out for a day and a half.

After all, this is the first time that Cai Xi has officially dined in Cai's mansion, so Cai Xi specially instructed the chefs in the mansion to prepare an unusually sumptuous lunch.

What flies in the sky, runs on the ground, swims in the sea, underground, and in the river, everything Cai Dao can see and think of, is put on the table.

There were also some ingredients that couldn't be named at all that were also made into food and placed in front of Cai Dao in a grand manner.

When Cai Dao saw these things, his stomach churned for a while, and he couldn't help but complain in his heart: Didn't you say that Lingnan people eat everything? Why does this place also have this custom in Fujian?

Cai Dao guessed correctly again this time.

As soon as he asked, Cai Dao learned the reason from Cai Xi.

It turns out that this is not Cai Dao and the Cai family splitting up? The original chef signed a death contract with the Cai family, and he came with him, and Cai Xi also gave a big price, but Cai Fu said that he would not let go.

Cai Xi didn't understand the reason why Cai Fu refused to let go, but Cai Dao understood that it was rumored that the later traitor Cai Jia was a complete foodie, and the chef with good skills was found by Cai Jing himself. How dare Cai Fu let go.

Cai Xi also knows Cai Dao's temper, he is not very old, but he is a complete foodie. However, at that time, Cai Xi learned from Cai Dao that there were many forces in the land of Fujian that were enemies of Cai Dao, although Gongzi told him that he guessed that Zheng Xia was behind the ghost, but he did not figure out which forces were involved. Therefore, it is not good for Cai Xi to advertise everywhere in the land of Fujian that the new family wants to recruit a good chef.

Today's chef is the younger brother of the chef of the original Cai Mansion, and he used to work for an official with a small official position, but he didn't expect this official to be suddenly demoted to Lingnan, although his junior brother signed a death contract, but he prefers fresh recipes, so he also went to Lingnan with the official. At that time, he was moved to tears by his patrons.

But how did the official know that his cook was actually going to explore the food of Lingnan.

So, Cai Xi asked people to try to go to Lingnan to recruit this chef.

Sure enough, as soon as the chef heard about the land of Fujian, he immediately left his patron and came to Cai Dao's new home.

Of course, the chef and the Cai family did not sign a death contract.

Feelings, this is to practice with yourself!

"Grandpa Xi, such an unreliable person, you are not afraid that he will run away again!" As soon as Cai Dao heard this story, he couldn't help but sigh, Cai Xi, the big housekeeper, just wanted to make himself have a good meal, and spared no effort to find this big chef for himself, so he obviously wasted a lot of effort, so he asked.

Cai Xi wiped the gray beard under his chin, and said with a smile: "How can it be so simple, he wants to leave when the time comes, can he go?" What's more, I also arranged for a few talented boys to follow him, although this chef is unreliable, but he did not hide his secrets. ”

"That's good! Hey, grandpa, you send someone to invite this great chef, I have something to say to him. Cai Dao looked at the table full of delicacies from the mountains and seas, but still didn't dare to move the chopsticks, and commanded.

"No!" Cai Xi is a little strange, hasn't Childe always liked these novel snacks? Why didn't you even taste a bite this time?

Soon, the unreliable chef was invited by the little servant.

"Childe, but there is something small that is not to your taste." The chef was quite reliable in his words, and he lowered his figure very low as soon as he came over. Unlike some big chefs, who dare to pose in front of the master with a little skill.

You must know that the Great Song Dynasty was a dynasty of literati, and these people were not like military generals, they were full of joy and anger, and most of them were ruthless.

"No, there must be no problem with the master's craftsmanship, it is the problem of this son. By the way, I haven't asked for advice yet, I don't know the master's surname? Cai Dao looked at the white fat man in front of him, and knew that the other party was not only good at cooking, but also good at pleasing the master.

"Don't dare to be a son, the little one's surname is Dai, and his name is Dai Manlou." The white fat man replied excitedly.

The reason why he came to this remote place in Xianyou County. The first is to see the face of his senior brother, and the second is to see this famous fortune boy with his own eyes.

Cai Dao himself did not know that his fame had spread throughout all the coastal areas of the Great Song Kingdom, even Goryeo and Liao, along with his shipyards.

Therefore, this is the first time Dai Manlou has seen the main owner, and when he saw this imposing child with his own eyes, he actually felt a little nervous.

Cai Daozhi didn't notice the change in Dai Manlou's expression, pointed to the steaming delicacies on the table, and said, "This son called you over just to tell you something." In the future, all the meals at home should be prepared according to the traditional dishes of Fujian.

If it's for you to eat it yourself, Ben Gongzi won't interfere, but if it's for everyone, there's no need for it in the future, and you can't make those novel dishes anymore.

This big family, the old and the young, is really unblessed to consume the famous dishes in Lingnan.

Also, Chef Dai, Cai Xi and Cai Yiji, two housekeepers inside and outside, I want to emphasize one thing here. Anyone from the Cai family, whether you are a sailor, a hunter, a farmer, a worker, or anything else, there are two kinds of animals, and they must not be hunted and killed indiscriminately.

First, there are birds, except for chickens, ducks and geese, and no one is allowed to kill birds.

Second, frogs, I know that the chicken thighs are very tasty, but now that the seafood in the sea is supplemented, there is no need for farmers to hunt them.

On the one hand, I emphasize that after the two of you go down, you will immediately inform all the people who work in the Cai family that no one is allowed to kill the above two types of animals.

As for the third, insects, insects, rats, etc., are resolutely not allowed to cook in the Cai family, and by the way, there are also civets, which cannot be used to cook.

Chef Dai, did you make a note of it? ”

"This ......" Dai Manlou hesitated for a moment after hearing Cai Dao's words, but still replied: "No!" Son! ”

"I know you have a doubt in your heart, if you want to eat the third type of ingredients yourself, I will interfere with you. However, children and the elderly have weaker stomachs and weaker digestion of those things. Cai Dao saw Dai Manlou's hesitation, so he explained.

Dai Manlou suddenly realized, and muttered: "I see! ”

He used to patronize and show off his cooking skills, but he ignored the composition of the Cai Mansion. It is not without strong servants that there are such people, but such people are in the minority after all. There are also old people like Cai Xi and more than 100 children in the mansion. This well-prepared feast was a mess.

"However, it doesn't hurt for the children to eat once in a while, let the children eat these things for lunch today, as long as they don't feel disgusted. Anyway, Ben Gongzi can't eat these strange things. Hey grandpa, you can just ask someone to bring me a bowl of egg noodles. ”

Just when Dai Manlou was a little discouraged, Cai Dao actually came to a divine turn, he just had such a strange problem. Long insects, insects, and the like, if someone told him in advance that they were like them, he would never be able to eat them.

"Ladies and gentlemen, as for the first two types of animals, I will tell you here why you can't hunt them."

Next, Cai Dao popularized the knowledge of ecology to everyone.

Birds, in the past consciousness, every time the farmland is harvested, there will be many birds to compete with the farmers for the ripe grain in the field, especially the sparrows.

However, there is one fact that everyone ignores. That is, the main food of birds is not the food in the fields, but the insects in nature, especially those that are harmful.

There are many insects in nature that are harmful to humans, such as flies, mosquitoes, etc.; And there are more insects that are harmful to food crops, such as locusts and aphids.

Even in the place where Lingnan rests for three crops a year, the days from grain ripening to harvest add up to three months, and the other nine months, can these birds survive just by drinking the northwest wind?

Moreover, the insects that are harmful to food crops are killed by a single bird in the hundreds of thousands every year. If these insects lose the balance of birds, they will cause even greater losses to food crops, and they will lose much more food than birds steal.

Not to mention frogs, this animal is completely beneficial and completely harmless to humans. However, the common people were greedy for a bite to eat, and killed and killed frogs.

After listening to Cai Dao's in-depth explanation, everyone suddenly realized, especially Dai Manlou, this white fat man especially likes to eat chicken legs.

When Cai Dao said this, he felt remorse in his heart, and secretly resolved that he must quit the bad habit of eating chicken legs in the future.

Dai Manlou thought about it for a while, and thought that it could not only make up for his sins, but also quickly expand the influence of frogs and birds, and make people more aware of the love of frogs and birds.

This fat man himself is from the Jinghu area. Since ancient times, the Chu people have built various ancestral halls and temples, and enshrined all kinds of strange gods, which are often mentioned in the history books.

Dai Manlou was able to think of this idea, which was also due to the habit of his hometown.

He asked tentatively, "Childe, since you say that frogs and birds are so important. Why don't we build two temples here and worship ...... every day."

"That's right!" Dai Manlou wanted to say something more, but was immediately interrupted by Cai Dao, because he knew that Dai Manlou had a very brilliant idea.

Over the years, Xiaocili has had a bumper harvest every year, but he always takes refuge in his reputation, which is not a good thing for Cai Dao himself. Moreover, he will inevitably be stationed in Bianliang in the future, and if he wants to come back again, the excuse will not be so easy to find.

Now, Dai Manlou's attention can be regarded as solving Cai Dao's concerns. By transferring the merits of the harvest in Xiaocili to the frogs and birds, he himself can get out with peace of mind.

In this way, with the momentum of the harvest in Xiaocili, the influence of these two temples can also be rapidly expanded.

For the protection of birds and frogs, it is also a credit to the local area, and it is beneficial to the whole country!

Just do it, this is Cai Dao's way of life.

After eating, Cai Dao immediately asked Cai Dujian to inform the craftsmen of the blacksmith shop and the shipyard, telling them to immediately stop all the work they were doing, gather together, and now it is time to start the preparations before building the temple.

The brick kilns that had been stopped before were immediately in full swing, and the two temples must be built within three days.

After arranging these things, Cai Dao postponed the inspection of the barren mountain pasture, brought fine wine and new tea, and took people to personally visit the patriarch of the Cai family, Cai Xuan.