Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 395 Granularization

Zhu Yunying was about to rest, and it seemed that the day's work was indeed over.But for some, it's clear they can't rest, they still have a lot of work to do.

For example, Jiang Yu of Dongchang, the nominal second-in-command of Dongchang, but actually the first-in-command, is always planning to gain the trust of His Majesty the Emperor.His bright future changed when the 'Xiandi' passed away, and was replaced by Song Zhong, whom he looked down upon in the past.

Jin Yiwei couldn't go back, but Jiang Yu felt pretty good about being able to do what he was good at in Dongchang.

These days, he is sorting out some information, gathering information from all aspects of the Southeast Asian countries, or sending some secret agents to those places.Indispensably, it is also provided in time when the emperor or some military leaders want information.

Jiang Yu, who was about to rest, was interrupted by Xiao Fanzi who suddenly interrupted, "Second gear head, the information from the Ministry of Industry."

Jiang Yu was noncommittal, but asked, "Oh? What's the matter?"

"It's the Academy of the Ministry of Industry." Xiao Fanzi said quickly, he was very discerning, "It seems that there are military battles, and internal officials and supervisors are also involved, and the bidders dare not neglect."

Needless to say, the military battle bureau belongs to the 24 yamen.In the Ming Dynasty, there were twelve supervisors, four divisions, and eight bureaus, collectively known as 24 yamen, which were institutions that served the emperor and his family.Inside, there are special eunuchs with palm prints to pick them up.

Wang Cheng'en is the eunuch with the palm seal of the chief of ceremonies, the great eunuch in name, and the confidant who really follows the emperor.

There are also ten gunpowder factories in the internal official prison, the Bingzhan Bureau is in charge of manufacturing weapons, and the gunpowder department belongs to the subordinate yamen.

Jiang Yu sat up all of a sudden, not daring to be sloppy.Everyone knows that His Majesty the Emperor attaches great importance to the Institute of Engineering.

After a hasty look at the information, Jiang Yu knew that his chance to make meritorious service had come.He got up in a hurry and wanted to enter the palace immediately to report to the emperor.Although this might affect the emperor's rest, Jiang Yu knew that if he didn't hurry up, maybe that guy Song Zhong would go to show his courtesies. Such an opportunity should not be missed.

As Zhu Yunying's personal eunuch, Wang Chengen basically did not keep vigil.It is true that he served Zhu Yunying, but when he returned to his side hall, there were still many little eunuchs serving him.Even if Wang Chengen is only in his early thirties, there are too many people who want to be his godson, and even want to be his godson.

Wang Chengen dismissed it. There are many younger brothers and heirs in the family, so he knows how to be grateful.For example, the eldest son was adopted to Wang Chengen, which also made Wang Chengen a descendant.If it wasn't for worrying that His Majesty would not be happy, Wang Chengen would have taken his son to Yingtian Mansion.

Suddenly a young eunuch came to deliver a message, Wang Chengen got up immediately, and it seemed that he couldn't rest.

Wang Chengen, who got up, came to the gate of Chunhe Palace, looked at Jiang Yu, "Master Jiang, is there a suitable performance? Your Majesty has already rested, can't wait for tomorrow?"

Jiang Yu quickly said flatteringly, "The factory owner is a matter of the Ministry of Engineering, and it is related to gunpowder. I dare not neglect under the bid."

As someone who followed Zhu Yunying, Wang Chengen was naturally more aware of Zhu Yunying's emphasis on the Institute of Engineering, especially the emperor's emphasis on firearms and gunpowder. Wang Chengen immediately paid attention to it, so how dare he neglect it.

Although they are all acquaintances, the palace has already closed the gates, and those who should be carefully checked must still be checked.Especially when you are going to face saint, you need to be more careful at this time, and you can't be careless in the slightest.

Zhu Yunying, who was sleeping fairly well, was called up softly by Wang Chengen. Anyone who was called up while sleeping would definitely be unhappy.Zhu Yunying just didn't speak, with a gloomy face.This can also be regarded as his strong self-control and high quality, otherwise Wang Chengen would definitely be scolded head-on and face-to-face.

But Zhu Yunying can also be sure that if there is no important matter, Wang Chengen must be looking for trouble afterwards.

Wang Chengen said in a low voice, "My lord, Jiang Yu came over and said that the academy made good gunpowder."

This time Zhu Yunying suddenly got excited, so please spare Wang Chengen for the time being.The matter of gunpowder is indeed an out-and-out major event, which affects Zhu Yunying's many plans, and it is also a manifestation of the military power of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yunying who got up quickly put on her clothes and left the bedroom quickly.As for Xu Miaoqing, she is also awake, but she knows that she should not say anything more at this time, and it is not her turn to participate in these matters.

Seeing Zhu Yunying walking quickly, Jiang Yu knew that he had made the right bet.It's certainly not good to disturb the emperor's sweet dreams, but he brought some good news, and he might be able to gain a little weight in the emperor's mind.

Jiang Yu quickly knelt down, held up the information and said, "Your Majesty, the East Factory spies got the news that the academy produced granulated gunpowder."

Wang Chengen quickly took the information and handed it to Zhu Yunying who had already sat down.

The firearms of the Ming Dynasty were advanced enough in this era, and many troops had firearms.The Shenji Battalion is a professional firearms camp.

The gunpowder of the Ming Dynasty was basically composed of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal.But this time, the good news brought by the Institute of Engineering is that after the craftsmen's groping and combining some of the experience of the predecessors, the granular gunpowder was obtained.

In fact, most of the gunpowder in the past was powder, but in the Yuan Dynasty, there were actually granulated gunpowder.

Nowadays, with the continuous research of the Institute of Engineering and the information sent back by the army, it is more and more certain that increasing the proportion of saltpeter can increase the power of gunpowder, and impurities other than saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal will reduce the power of gunpowder.And more importantly, everyone has come to know that granulated gunpowder is more powerful than powdered gunpowder.

Compared with powdered black powder, granulated gunpowder has better fluidity, is easier to fill, and has an appropriate and definite filling density.In this way, it will not cause parallel layer combustion and eruption due to excessive pressing and packing, and will not produce low power or duds due to too loose packing.

When the granulated black powder is detonated, the flame will pass through the gaps between the powder particles and ignite all the powder at the same time, thus increasing the explosive power.

Although there is no particleization, explosives and guns will still appear, but the killing efficiency will be reduced.

The increase in the power of granular gunpowder means that under the same power, the consumption of gunpowder is reduced, which further reduces the cost of using firearms.Moreover, the granulated gunpowder can also better prevent moisture.

This is too much compared to powdered gunpowder. After all, in order to ensure the normal use of gunpowder, many firearms even carry saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal powder separately, and then wait until they are about to go to the battlefield. before they were formulated into gunpowder.

This is also because during the bumpy transportation of powdered gunpowder, sulfur powder, charcoal powder and saltpeter powder with different weights will be separated from each other. It will be on the surface of the gunpowder barrel, which will inevitably reduce the power of the gunpowder, or even make it impossible to ignite at all!

The granulated gunpowder can greatly assist the army that previously restricted the use of firearms in sudden encounters, bad weather, etc.In this way, it can indeed save a lot of trouble.

Zhu Yunying laughed out loud. This time, the granulation of gunpowder does not mean that there has been a trend.Instead, the Ministry of Engineering Academy of the Ming Dynasty combined the experience of its predecessors, its own explorations, and the feedback from the army. It has initially obtained a relatively complete process, and can begin to manufacture granulated gunpowder in small batches.

This is even more good news for Zhu Yunying, he can consider upgrading the Shenji Battalion.

"Tomorrow, remember to inform both parties. We will ask him to invite the Supreme Emperor to the Hall of Martial Arts after the court." Zhu Yunying was in a good mood, and said to Wang Chengen, "Let's see that the time is about to go to the court, so let someone pass some food over. Let's have a jug of wine."

Drinking to go to work, of course, is bad.But under such circumstances, Zhu Yunying is about to make a fool of himself.

Wang Chengen grinned, the emperor didn't say he was just drinking, even if the emperor wanted to eat and drink in Fengtian Hall, Wang Chengen would immediately get ready for it.If anyone dares to say anything, he dares to ask the fans of Dongchang to investigate and collect black history immediately.

After sending the message, Wang Chengen said, "My lord, Her Royal Highness the Queen also woke up just now, how about I invite your Highness here?"

Zhu Yunying glanced at Wang Chengen, and said cheerfully, "You are the slave who understands us best! Let someone go and see, if the queen is still awake, let her come over and have a drink with us."

Wang Chengen hurriedly left the palace, smiled and nodded towards Xu Miaoqing's close female officer.Don't say that the queen may not be asleep, even if she is asleep, she must come over immediately, and she must not have any complaints.

The female officer was also very happy, the queen's status was naturally lofty, but who didn't know that His Majesty the emperor held all the power alone.Even the queen, most of the time, she wants to please the emperor, especially now that there is a second prince in the palace.

Wang Chengen immediately asked a little eunuch to follow, and asked the little eunuch to tell the female officer something.Since it is to sell well, of course it needs to be done thoroughly, so that the queen will appreciate it.

Serving people, or pleasing people, Wang Chengen can be said to be professional. Sometimes he does things without a trace, and sometimes he deliberately makes people see something.But this is not annoying, on the contrary, Wang Chengen will feel that this servant is very caring.

Zhu Yunying looked at Jiang Yu and said with a smile, "Let Wang Chengen, a dog slave, do our Dongchang. It really can't be a leader. We can see what you have done these years. If Dongchang doesn't have you, we can't do it. If you don't come, you can't do anything. Wang Chengen, give Jiang Yu a collar for the bullfighting uniform."

Jiang Yu hurriedly knelt down, extremely excited, "I thank Your Majesty Long En!"

If it was a flying fish suit, Jiang Yu would be happy, and it was in line with his identity.As for the bullfighting uniform, Jiang Yu felt that this was the supreme glory, it was the emperor's favor for him!
(End of this chapter)