Jiang Chao came up with a solution, which was to embed the fuse of the cannonball in the gap between the iron plates of the cannonball. No matter how much you smash it, it won't extinguish the fuse.

As for whether the result will work or not, we can only wait until the final manufacturing is made to see the finished product.

When the problems of improvement are solved, it can be mass-produced shells, and in terms of barrels, it will take at least about five days to build a qualified barrel.

Again, several blacksmiths worked together to ensure that the casting would not fail. Otherwise, one barrel takes more time.

However, Jiang Chao didn't want to make too many cannon barrels, and twenty or so cannons should be about the same.

After all, iron and copper are still insufficient. Moreover, it is useless to equip more artillery.

With these artillery pieces here, the entire mountain village will be impregnable, as long as the supply of shells is sufficient, as many people as you come, you can destroy as many people as you want.

Next, Jiang Chao went to the kiln, and another batch of bricks and tiles came out, and the perfume and soap workshop also began to make them.

In addition, three new kilns were opened. It has been put into firing.

The pace of development is almost out of reach. The construction of the workshop must be accelerated.

The first batch of textile workshops put into use are waiting for Jiang Chao to explain the operation of the loom.

It's just that after the test of the cannon, it is already night, and the explanation of the loom can only wait until tomorrow.

As for the choice of workers for the loom, Jiang Chao decided to use people from the village.

After all, everyone is from the same village and lives in the village, and Jiang Chao is not afraid that they will leak anything to the outside world.

As for the people from other villages, Jiang Chao arranged for them to do other things.

After a few days of development, there are at least 1,000 people working in the entire mountain village.

In addition to the 300 people from the village, there were some male laborers in their forties and fifties, and some young and strong.

Most of the women are over thirteen or fourteen years old and in their fifties.

The daily salary alone is nearly ten taels, not counting those who have technology. The skilled gunpowder workers in the gunpowder workshop were thirty copper plates a day.

Nearly one tael of silver a month. Ordinary people are afraid that they won't be able to earn a tael of silver a year.

In addition, there is the consumption of food. It's also a lot of money every day. The cost of a month may be thousands of taels, or even more.

Fortunately, Jiang Chao is not short of money now. He even felt that there were not enough manpower, and the development was still too slow.

After last night's order was placed, within a month, he would have to deliver it.

Perfumes and soaps are already in production, but without workshops, productivity is not keeping up.

There are also textile fabrics that should be developed as soon as possible. There are now a few understaff.

"Ning Xue, tomorrow you will arrange manpower as soon as possible, gunpowder skilled workers, as well as blacksmiths and carpenters, as well as craftsmen, it is best to find as many as you can. Hurry up when it comes to recruiting guards! ”

Jiang Chao and Song Ningxue walked home, and he said to Song Ningxue beside him as he walked.

Song Ningxue nodded, she also knew why Jiang Chao had so many manpower.

Today, when she came back from Jiming Mountain, she has been following Jiang Chao until now, and she also knows where there is a shortage of people.

As for Jiang Chao's big field, Song Ningxue didn't think much about it, after all, Jiang Chao did most of this to help her suppress bandits.

The rest should be for the sake of the villagers. He just wanted the villagers to have a better life.

Therefore, whether Jiang Chao asked her to find someone or do something else, she did not refuse and talk nonsense.

Not to mention, it won't be long before the bandits rebel.

There is no preparation on his side, and the entire county town of Anning will be in dire straits.

Whether she will survive this turmoil is questionable.

The two soon arrived in front of Jiang Chao's house, looking at the thatched house in front, Song Ningxue's face showed a strange look, and she reluctantly said to Jiang Chao:

"Brother Jiang, I'll go back to the county seat first. Tomorrow, I will solve what you said as soon as possible, and I will also speed up the recruitment of private soldiers. ”

Jiang Chao nodded at her, smiled and waved his hand.

Song Ningxue reluctantly turned around and left. Several female guards who followed behind showed a strange look in their eyes.

Everyone can see that their master seems to be a little different from Jiang Chao.

Especially Song Xiaoya, she and Song Ningxue are sisters, and the two grew up together.

She thinks it's a good thing that Song Ningxue likes Jiang Chao, but thinking that Jiang Chao has a wife, she is a little distressed.

Moreover, the identity gap between Jiang Chao and Song Ningxue is a bit big, and if they want to be together, I'm afraid it is not so easy.

After all, although Song Ningxue's parents died, she still has an aunt, an aunt and a grandfather. These people, all of whom are not low-status.

If Song Ningxue said that she wanted to marry a commoner with a wife, it is estimated that none of her relatives would agree.

Song Ningxue is the county lord, but her marriage may not be able to be the lord herself.

Sighing and glancing at Jiang Chao who was waving, Song Xiaoya turned around and left with Song Ningxue, who was reluctant to turn back.

Song Ningxue rode behind the horse, looked at Jiang Chao deeply, turned around and urged the horse to rush forward.

Although it is reluctant, when it is time to separate, it is still necessary to be simple. Song Ningxue has never dragged her feet in her work.

Seeing Song Ningxue and the others leaving, Jiang Chao turned around and walked towards his house.

As soon as he arrived at the gate of the courtyard, through the fence, he saw Su Xiaoxiao standing in front of the house, and Su Xiaocao holding her legs and watching.

When they saw Jiang Chao, their faces obviously showed a look of joy, and Su Xiaoxiao also glanced at the direction of Song Ningxue's departure at this time, and a trace of gloom flashed in her eyes.

"Brother, Xiaocao misses you, why did you come back......" Su Xiaocao hurriedly rushed over the moment he saw Jiang Chao.

She was still young, and she was a little unsteady running.

Jiang Chao hurriedly greeted her and picked her up. Kissed her little cheek. After this period of recuperation, the little girl has long been rounded.

At such a young age, she can already see that she will be outstanding in the future.

The little girl was kissed by Jiang Chao and giggled, and she also kissed Jiang Chao back. The face was full of happiness.

Jiang Chao's face showed a look of relief, he could see that the little girl was so happy now. The efforts of this day have not been in vain.

He took out several strings of sugar gourds wrapped in oiled paper from his body.

promised the little girl, Jiang Chao did not forget. This is what he asked the people who went into the county to buy it back for him.

The moment she saw the sugar gourd, the little girl's eyes lit up, and the saliva in her mouth was about to flow out.

Jiang Chao handed the sugar gourd to the little girl, and he took a string and handed it to Su Xiaoxiao.

"Come, Xiaoxiao, you can eat a bunch too." Su Xiaoxiao is only sixteen years old now, and speaking of which, he is still a child.