"Lao Dian, have you heard of 'water hammer'?" Zhang Lang asked.

Dian Qing showed a confused look and clasped his fists and said, "I have never heard of a water hammer. What is this?"

Zhang Lang was not surprised by Dianqing's answer, because the so-called "water hammer" was probably something that appeared in the late Middle Ages in Europe, about the 14th or 15th century. It was naturally impossible in the Han Dynasty in the second century AD.

some.

After thinking about it, he tried his best to use language that people of this era could understand: "This 'water hammer' is actually a hammer operated by hydraulic power. Using it to forge items will not require manpower."

Then Zhang Lang carefully described the so-called "water hammer".

Don’t wonder why Zhang Lang understood these things. This guy always likes to read books about ancient military technology when he is idle, so he has a deep understanding of these ancient military-related technologies.

Of course, Zhang Lang only knew and knew the general principles and configurations, but it would be impossible for him to really make them. It depends on whether the technicians of this era can transform these narratives into real objects

Reappear.

Zhang Lang spent more than two minutes describing the so-called water hammer and answering various questions raised by Dian Qing.

But in the end, Dian Qing still frowned slightly and was confused.

When Zhang Lang saw Dianqing's appearance, he couldn't help asking: "Lao Dian, can you understand what I said?"

Dian Qing nodded a little absent-mindedly, then clasped his fists at Zhang Lang, and said in a not very sure to say, "Subordinate, subordinate must do his best."

Seeing him like this, Zhang Lang didn't have much hope in his heart.

Then, Zhang Lang and his group continued to walk deep into the ordnance factory under Dian Qing's guidance. Dian Qing, the supervisor of the ordnance factory, was leading by the side, while explaining Zhang Lang the situation in the ordnance factory.

Before we knew it, the group came to a huge hole. At this time, miners were constantly transporting iron ore with a simple wooden wheelbarrow at the entrance.

Near the entrance of the cave, there are many simple blast furnaces, all burning, and the ore transported is immediately put into the blast furnace for smelting. The finished iron blocks will be directly transported to the construction area to make weapons or armor

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From ore mining to finally creating finished products, it can be said to be an assembly line operation, but this assembly line is just particularly primitive.

Dian Qing introduced: "This mine was originally one of the largest iron ore caves in Bingzhou. It was abandoned because of the attacks of the Huns. Now it has been fully restored to mine. Thousands of kilograms of iron ore can be mined every day.

The iron ore reserves here are very rich, and subordinates have ordered people to dig side holes in the hole to increase the output. Once completed, the daily output should be increased to about 10,000 kilograms."

Zhang Lang nodded thinking.

After scanning the original blast furnaces, I found that a large amount of ore had accumulated near the blast furnace, and the number was still increasing. It was obvious that the blast furnace was far less than that of the iron ore mined.

speed.

At each blast furnace, many workers use their efforts to push the original blower made of wood and leather to deliver air to the blast furnace.

This is a method used in ancient times to send oxygen to blast furnaces to increase the smelting temperature. Of course, such human blowing efficiency is really not high. This has obviously become a key point that restricts iron production.

Zhang Lang's heart moved and thought of the hydraulic blower device that appeared in the 13th century, and immediately described it to Dian Qing.

Dian Qing was stunned when he heard this, and then bowed to Zhang Lang in infinite respect: "Young master is really a god! Not only is he a famous general, but he is also familiar with these many magical skills of smelting and casting. It's really admirable!"

Zhang Liao, Zhang He and others who followed Zhang Lang also looked at Zhang Lang with an incredible gaze. They had never expected that the things their general would say could make Dian Qing, who could be called a blacksmith master, admire this.

Provoke the ground.

Thinking of this, I just think that the general is really unfathomable!

Zhang Lang smiled and waved his hand, saying, "I just said casually. Whether it can be done depends on you."

Dian Qing clasped his fists and said, "I will definitely not be humiliated!"

Zhang Lang remembered something and asked, "Lao Dian, I asked you to send someone to search for mineral veins everywhere in Taiyuan County. Have you done it?"

Dian Qing clasped his fists and said, "As the general's orders, several groups of people have been sent to explore everywhere, but this kind of thing may not be rewarded in a short period of time."

Zhang Lang said: "Don't be anxious. This kind of thing is not urgent, but as long as you keep doing it, you will always gain something."

He looked at Dian Qing and said, "Is there anything else that I can see?"

Dian Qing hurriedly asked, "General, please come with your subordinates." Then he led Zhang Lang to continue the tour.

About an hour later, Zhang Lang ended his inspection trip and returned to Taiyuan City accompanied by Zhang Liao, Zhang He and others. Zhang Lang frowned along the way, thinking about something.

When Zhang He thought of something, he couldn't help but say, "Brother, Jubaozhai had supported our large number of blacksmiths before, so he could create so many iron armor for us. Can you ask them for help again this time?"

Zhang Lang nodded and said, "I think so too, so I have sent someone to send a letter, and there should be a reply in a few days.

But this is external force after all, and it can be used for emergency response, but it is not so reliable, so we must find ways to strengthen our own ordnance field."

Zhang He and Zhang Liao both thought what Zhang Lang said made sense and nodded.

The group quickly returned to the city. Taiyuan is much more lively now than before. The streets are bustling with people, and many of them originally fled to Luoyang. When they returned to their hometown, everyone was so excited that they burst into tears.

Orbit.

Zhang Lang and his friends returned to the hall of the prefect's mansion and suddenly saw Chen Gong who was exhausted. They were immediately surprised. They walked forward quickly.

Chen Gong came up to worship, "General!"

Zhang Lang helped Chen Gong up, patted Chen Gong's arm heavily, and smiled and said, "The office is finally here!"

Chen Gong bowed with shame, "I have the entrusted general, please punish me!"

Zhang Lang felt inexplicably and asked with a smile: "How did you say this?"

Chen Gong said: "My subordinates failed to bring back the new army trained in Luoyang. All 15,000 of them were summoned by Chunyu Qiong on the grounds of being on guard against Dong Zhuo!"

When Zhang Lang and the other two were all stunned when they heard this, Zhang Liao said angrily: "Those are general's soldiers. Without the general's permission, how could he seize the army without authorization?"
Chapter completed!