198. The Problem of Drinking Water (strongly recommended by some book lovers)
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"Lord, since the divisions and the navy have repeatedly reported that the army had a large amount of drinking water during the operation in Qiongzhou, the cold water supply was not timely, and the fuel and time consumption were consumed, the armament division made three new drinking utensils to solve this problem. biquge.info"Although Cai Qian did not understand Zheng Kezang's excessive attention to the issue of drinking water in the battlefield, the Chinese have a characteristic that the implementation of the leader's instructions took less than one night, so within a few months of Zheng Kezang's return to Dongning, the Ordnance Department came up with the finished product. "The first system uses charcoal purification."
A chief officer of the Ordnance Division poured dozens of scoops of muddy water into a barrel-like container, and after a while, crystalline water leaked out of the drain at the bottom of the barrel, but when the bowl of water was brought to Zheng Kezang, Zheng Kezhang was shocked to find that there seemed to be some black charcoal ash at the bottom of the bowl.
As if aware of Zheng's focus, Cai Qian explained: "Although this water still needs to be diverted again, most of the miscellaneous essence has been removed, and it is not a problem to drink it as an emergency." ”
Zheng Kezang narrowed his eyes, he understood that this situation was estimated because the production of activated carbon requires oxygen and carbon dioxide, and these two things are absolutely impossible to separate and store with the current technical level of Ming Zheng, so whether the water after purification in this way can be directly quoted is probably a big question.
Of course, since the Ordnance Division was able to do it, Zheng Kezhang would not deliberately give them cold water, so he just nodded: "Lone is not very moving, so I only put forward two suggestions, first, use bamboo charcoal as much as possible, and second, whether it will be successful or not, we will have to wait until the Qiongzhou army to try it out before we know the difference." ”
"I understand." Cai nodded wisely, then pointed to the second barrel. "This is diatomite according to the Lord's instructions." After demonstrating the same thing, the bowl in front of Zheng Kezhang was clearly clear. "My lord, the minister thinks that from the point of view of the quality alone, the water quality of diatomite is better than that of charcoal."
Zheng Kezang did not immediately affirm Cai Qian's statement, but asked: "How much has this diatomite been discovered in Dongning?" ”
"It is not uncommon to see it, but in terms of the Lord's words, the whiter the whiter the better, the more high-quality, most of the diatomite found in Dongning is gray and grayish-brown, and even the light white is rare."
"It's more biased than charcoal and bamboo charcoal, which can be used everywhere." Zheng Kezhang said this, and asked Cai Qian for confirmation in a probing tone. "Isn't there a third way? How could Lone only see a clay pot, could it be that the mystery machine was in it? ”
"The third is actually to use the method of heating to get water, but not to use the common fuel." Cai Qian motioned for the ruler to fill the clay pot with water, and then pressed the clay pot on top of a wooden barrel and poured some water into the barrel, only to see a white smoke accompanied by an unpleasant smell coming out.
"Heat with lime?" Zheng Kezang's eyes lit up. "That's a good idea." As soon as the words were exported, Zheng Kezang's face was a change, as if he had just remembered something, yes, lime is the main material of cement, and it can also kill bacteria and mosquitoes, so the demand for the whole Dongning is extremely large, and it may not be enough to distribute. "Has the Ordnance Division coordinated with the Salt and Iron Division?"
"The minister has discussed with Lord Zheng Yingping that in addition to the cement supplied by the army, the salt iron division can also add 30,000 catties of lime every month." Cai Qian replied honestly. "I think that using lime to heat is just an extreme method, and only a few limes are needed at a time, so 30,000 catties of lime are enough."
"If it's not enough, you don't count, if you say it's not enough, you don't count, and you have to let the army know if it's enough after you try it out." Zheng Kezhang thought for a while and instructed: "These three sets of methods for purifying water and heating should not only be tried in Qiongzhou, but also in Dongning. "The boss spoke, and Cai Qian naturally didn't dare to disagree, so the matter was temporarily settled, and Zheng Kezhang signaled the chief officer of the guard and the ordnance department to move out the thing in front of him, and when Cai Qian was left, Zheng Kezhang asked." Regarding the recital of the Hundred Tigers and the Thunderbolt Truck, what is the charter of the Ordnance Division? ”
"The pre-military discussion discussed that the range of the fire dragon out of the water is short, and the equipment is heavy, and the ordnance department has no opinion," Cai Qian also came to do his homework well, so naturally he answered any questions. "Speaking of which, the flower sales for producing one carved arrow are enough to buy five or six hammers, and the minister has to produce more." Zheng Kezang's eyes were fixed on Cai Qian, as if he wanted to tell whether what he said was sincere, but Cai Qian looked frank, and Zheng Kezhang naturally couldn't confirm his true thoughts. "As for the statement that the reloading speed of the Thunderbolt Truck is too slow, the minister does not deny it, but the Minister believes that the Thunderbolt Truck can play the role of firing, and it has a good effect on the terrain and even the horse team to fight the enemy, and it should continue to be equipped in front of the army."
"Not only is the opening of a steel cart larger than a two-inch gun, but the barrel on it can be used to equip half a team of hammers." Zheng Kezang, however, believed more in what the front-line commanders said. "And the effect of forming a team is no worse than that of a thunderbolt car, and it is a waste of towing horses." Zheng Kezang shook his head. "Lone thinks, maybe the Thunderbolt can be installed on the sailor's battleship, and the enemy of the other side jumping out of the gang in the future is a big killer, as for the hundred tigers running in groups, Lone thinks that maybe some of it can be kept." Looking at Cai Qian, who was a little stunned, Zheng Kezhang laughed secretly, estimating that next time Cai Qian and the others would never dare to figure out their minds casually. "Speaking of which, Qing reminded Lonely, the war horse is afraid of fire, and I'm afraid that the hundred tigers will be more effective in using it to disperse the Qingyu team."
After Cai Qian retreated, Lin Weirong walked in: "Lord, the North Korean side has contacted our left-behind people in Jizhou, and they are ready to ensure the resumption of trade with us, and they are willing to exchange horses, copper, iron, cotton, etc. for the birds and artillery of the domain, and they also want to buy a few wagons from the domain." ”
"That's a good thing." Zheng Kezang raised his eyebrows. "So the matter of the three paths has already been settled?"
"The Lord is a saint, and the Qing Dynasty is flying and domineering, and has bullied the DPRK several times, so the DPRK has the heart to join hands with the Lord." Speaking of this, Lin Weirong raised his eyes and secretly glanced at Zheng Kezang, but his small actions were looked at by Zheng Kezang, and he felt that something was wrong, so he listened to Lin Weirong continue. "The DPRK wants to send an envoy to meet with Zheng Jianguo, and it also wants to marry the lord as a princess."
In fact, Lin Weirong said that Zheng Kezhang already knew about it from the Fang Division, but he still showed a shocked expression: "It's okay to see Zheng Jianguo, but it's the posture of a North Korean, but what is the reason for the marriage, it is difficult to say that there are so many princesses in the DPRK that there is no place to marry, or that the DPRK is sure that the matter of marrying a princess can be cleared." ”
"The Lord says it exactly." Lin Weirong showed a look of admiration, of course, it was also possible that he was clever in slapping horses, but in any case, Zheng Kezhang looked very useful. "The Department of International Trade and Commerce thinks that maybe the DPRK is just using the head of the clan to pretend to be the princess, so as not to let Qingyu seize the handle."
"I didn't expect that Xiao Zhonghua actually learned the means of harmony, is it difficult to be alone?" Zheng Kezhang said that there was an angry expression on his face, but even so, but what Zheng Kezhang thought, Lin Weirong didn't dare to figure it out at will. "And the kiss?" Sure enough, Zheng Kezang's face changed. "Since it is a peaceful family, it must be a gift of a large amount of property, but the small people of the DPRK are poor, what kind of property can be used as a dowry, it should not be the idea of a financial gift."
Hearing the words, Lin Weirong's head jumped, he understood that Zheng Kezhang already knew about the Korean being fined, and who leaked the news, he also knew it, but in this way, he had the idea of abandoning his job and starting a new stove, of course, this kind of thinking cannot be explained to Zheng Kezang now.
Therefore, Lin Weirong deliberately misinterpreted Zheng Kezang's meaning: "Lord, the minister will return to the court, welcome the king of the dynasty to send envoys to visit Zheng Kezang, as for the matter of the princess marrying the princess, the minister wants to find a way to prevaricate." ”
"No," Zheng Kezhang said immediately. "The marriage of the princess to the prince and the princess of the dynasty is a major event in the close relations between the two countries, do you want to continue to talk with the court, as for the marriage? When the princess of the orphan Buddha Lang was married to the British king, she took her territory in Tianzhu as a dowry, so you should go and talk to the Koreans to see if you can transfer Jizhou to the main domain. ”
"Jizhou?" Lin Weirong looked at Zheng Kezhang in shock, obviously frightened. "Lord, is this possible?"
"What do you mean by a sky-high price?" Zheng Kezang said with a smile but not a smile. "No matter the price, how can we find out where the bottom line of the Ming Dynasty is." Zheng Kezhang stood up with his hands behind his back. "If it is directly used as a dowry gift, if it is unacceptable to the DPRK side, it is better to talk to them about a 99-year lease."
"This?" Lin Weirong still felt a little unbelievable, so he tried to explore. "What if the North Korean side still doesn't agree?"
"Then ten or eight years down, to say that this thing is their head, even if it can't be done, we have nothing to lose." Zheng Kezhang obviously has a full grasp. "So don't worry, just grind it off slowly"
Looking at Lin Weirong's back, Zheng Kezhang smiled faintly, today frightened this official, but after a while, Zheng Kezang's smile was gone: "Go and call Lu Xuefang." ”
As soon as he entered, he heard Zheng Kezang order: "Two things, first, now that the three provinces of Fujian, Zhejiang, and Guangdong have forbidden the sea, and the connection between Dongning and the mainland has been interrupted again, you must send someone to infiltrate the mainland and restore contact with Hanliu." ”
Lu Xuefang responded, and then heard Zheng Kezhang say: "The trade between Dongning and the DPRK is about to reopen, and you want to find a way to infiltrate the Liutiao border through the DPRK to rescue the old departments of the three san francies." ”
"My lord, the DPRK has just formulated the 'Items for Involving the North and the South in Violating the Border Prohibition and Breaking Along the Border.'" Lu Xuefang reminded. "I'm afraid that it will be extremely difficult to cross the border from the DPRK, and the minister thinks that it is better to send a ship directly into the mouth of the Tumen River, or to avoid the Qing court's checkpoints."
"Things are done by Qing and others, and only the result is solitary"
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