"Why?" Tao Chengdao obviously did not understand what Han Du meant.
Han Du continued to explain: "The power of gunpowder is too strong, and the paper is too fragile."
"Haha, I have solved your worries long ago." Tao Chengdao said with his head held high, "One piece of paper will definitely not work, but I put several layers of paper together, which is enough to solve this problem. Didn't you see just now?
, did the fire dragon fly out of the water easily? That's not bad."
Han Du smiled and shook his head, scratched his cheek and said: "I'm not saying that the paper ones are easy to break, but the paper ones are definitely not airtight enough."
"Air tightness? What is it?" Tao Chengdao heard this statement for the first time, couldn't understand it, and was a little curious.
Han Du gestured with his hands and said: "The burning of gunpowder produces a lot of Qi. In fact, the fire dragon can fly so far out of the water because of the power of Qi. As for the air tightness, you can understand that the better the air tightness, the better the air tightness.
Then there will be less air leakage, or even no air leakage at all, and all the energy of the air can be exerted, and naturally you will be able to gain greater power. The greater the power, the faster and further you can fly."
In Han Du's view, the reason why Tao Chengdao chose to use paper is nothing more than habit. Because all the rockets he makes now are made of paper. He habitually thinks that since everyone uses paper
To make firecrackers, he can also use paper mache to make rockets. ??
His thinking is limited by his habits. He will only believe what he sees and will not think about why he can't use other things to make rockets.
Tao Chengdao frowned and asked in confusion: "Then what do you want to use?"
"Use steel." Han Du said without hesitation.
After hearing this, Tao Chengdao hesitated and frowned: "Would it be too heavy to use steel? You know, it is because the paper is very light, so the fire dragon can fly so far out of the water. If it were replaced by
Will steel not be able to fly very far?"
Han Du stretched out his fingers and continued waving, retorting: "The distance it flies has something to do with the amount of gunpowder, and has little to do with what it is made of. Even if it is replaced with steel, it can't fly far, so let's continue to add gunpowder.
Just use the amount.”
"Okay, maybe what you said makes sense." Tao Chengdao reluctantly agreed with Han Du's statement and planned to try it in the future.
Seeing that Tao Chengdao agreed, Han Du continued to point to the arrow in front of the fire dragon and said: "And this, don't use arrows, an arrow has little effect at all. Use explosives, the power of the explosion can be
Much bigger.”
"I'll give it a try." Tao Chengdao nodded and agreed.
Han Du is also reluctant to leave this place. I have to say that the old man's collection is quite good.
Just as he was about to chat with Zhu Biao, Tao Chengdao continued to ask: "What about this divine fire flying crow? How can this be improved?"
Han Du was stunned for a moment, then looked at Tao Chengdao with a strange expression and said, "What are you doing to improve this thing?"
Tao Chengdao was in a daze for a moment, and when he came back to his senses, he asked in confusion: "Since you have improved the fire dragon out of water, why don't you also modify the divine fire flying crow?"
Han Du glanced at Tao Chengdao, and when he saw the old man looking at him with burning eyes, he paused and said, "Is it necessary? The divine fire crow flies over and explodes, and this thing also flies over and explodes. These two
The uses are the same, wouldn’t it be enough to have just one?”
"This seems to make sense." Tao Chengdao was stunned for a moment, then nodded awkwardly.
Seeing that Tao Chengdao had nothing to say, Han Du took the initiative and said: "Old sir, I have a rude request, I don't know."
"As long as it can be of use to the old man, just say it." Tao Chengdao felt that Han Du was very suitable for him. Not to mention his extraordinary knowledge, he was also smart. He could see the firearms he made after just two glances.
The shortcomings. Moreover, in a few words, I can change it for the better.
If it weren't for seeing Han Du wearing a marquis robe, Tao Chengdao would have wanted to force Han Du to become his disciple. Now Han Du is just making some demands, what does it matter?
In this case, Han Du said rudely, "Mr. Thunderbolt"
Before Han Du could finish speaking, Tao Chengdao sighed and interjected: "I know that thing is not as good as what you made.
Revolvers are sharp and convenient, so I have long planned to stop using them. If you like them, just move away."
What should I use your thunder gun for? You said it yourself, this thing is not suitable at all and is not as good as a revolver.
Han Du quickly shook his head and explained: "The old man misunderstood, I didn't want a thunderbolt."
"Then what do you want?" Tao Chengdao was a little curious. Since he didn't want it, why did he bring up Thunder Gun?
Han Du blurted out: "I want to ask the old gentleman, how are the tubes on the Thunder Gun made?"
"You want to know?" Tao Chengdao looked at Han Du with a smile.
Han Du nodded repeatedly.
Tao Chengdao was as happy as a child. He waved his hand to Han Du in a show off manner and said, "Come with me."
Han Du bowed his head in response and quickly followed.
When Zhu Biao saw this, he couldn't suppress his curiosity. He quickly walked two steps to Han Du and followed Tao Chengdao there.
When they came to a room, they said it was a room. When they walked in, Handu realized that perhaps it would be more appropriate to call this a blacksmithing workshop.
Tao Chengdao stood in front and waved his hand toward the inside, then said with a smile: "After an alchemy explosion, I became obsessed with this huge power that can break mountains and crack rocks, and I fell in love with making firearms. In order to make firearms more convenient, I
I might as well create a place like this at home.”
Han Du walked in and took a look. Tao Chengdao had all kinds of tools here, even anvils for blacksmithing and furnaces for making iron. It can be said that they are all available.
He smiled and praised: "Old sir, your place is more like a blacksmith than a blacksmith. You are quite good at playing."
Tao Chengdao shook his gray head happily and laughed loudly: "Okay, you really have a way with your words. Yes, I am here just for fun. For others, eating, drinking and having fun is enjoyment, but for me, making firearms is
Just enjoy it.”
"Don't you want to see how those tubes are made? It's simple, just watch it in a while."
Tao Chengdao shouted toward the door: "Here comes."
Immediately, two powerful young men walked in, bowed their heads in front of Tao Chengdao, and said, "Master~"
Tao Chengdao nodded and signaled the two of them to excuse themselves, then turned to look at Han Du and said, "I can't hold the hammer anymore, but it doesn't matter. My two apprentices can do it. I'll let them do it for you later."
."
Han Du smiled and nodded in agreement. Tao Chengdao was already in his sixties. If he was ten years younger and could swing a hammer, there might not be a problem, but now it is definitely impossible.
Tao Chengdao's two apprentices received the order, and they immediately went to start lighting the fire, selecting materials, and preparing to make the pipes.
"It's very simple to make iron pipes from fine steel, just roll them up with fine steel sheets." Tao Chengdao watched the two apprentices keep doing it, and explained to Han Du.
Tao Chengdao said it was very simple, but Han Du didn't think it was simple when he saw it. First of all, the anvils used by the two were different from ordinary ones. Ordinary anvils are flat, and even have a slight bulge. But the two
There is a semicircular groove in the middle of the anvil used by humans. The red-hot fine steel sheet is placed on the groove, and a solid cylindrical steel bar is pressed on it, and then the iron sheet is gently pressed with a hammer.
Press it into the groove to create a circular arc in the iron piece.
After making one point, continue to extend it bit by bit until the entire iron piece is hammered into a circular tube shape. Then continue hammering hard until the joints are completely connected together.
After annealing, cooling, and struggling for more than an hour, Tao Chengdao's two apprentices finally finished the steel pipe.
Tao Chengdao took the steel pipe and handed it to Han Du and said: "This is just a rough look. It still needs to be polished carefully before it can become what you see on the Thunder Gun."
Han Du took the steel pipe and did not touch it with his fingers. Just by looking at it with his eyes, Han Du could see that the surface of the steel pipe was covered with pits and depressions. It was hit with a hammer and it was inevitable.
What's left is that if you want to turn it into the smooth-surfaced steel pipes on the Thunderbolt, it does need to be polished as Tao Chengdao said. Fortunately, the inner wall of the steel pipe is smooth and uniform, so it can be used without polishing.
The pipe was four feet long. Han Du carefully looked at both ends and the aperture of the pipe, with a smile on his face and said: "Yes, it is indeed a good craftsmanship to be able to make such a long pipe so evenly.
"
Tao Chengdao suddenly laughed and said: "These two apprentices have 80% of the skills I had when I was young. They can make a pipe with ease."
Han Du did not ask about Tao Chengdao's craftsmanship. Anyway, as long as the things made by these two people are suitable for his own use, he asked: "I would like to ask the old gentleman to give me ten sticks. Is it okay?"
"It's a small matter, I'll deliver it to you in three days." Tao Chengdao patted his chest and agreed without hesitation.
Han Du quickly raised his hands and thanked him, "Then Han Du would like to thank the old man."
The few of them chatted for a while. Tao Chengdao and Han Du chatted very enthusiastically and insisted on leaving him to have dinner with Zhu Biao.
It was hard to reject the warm hospitality, and after the two had dinner, they said goodbye and left Tao Mansion.
When leaving, Zhu Biao still worried and told Tao Chengdao's disciples to keep an eye on their master and never do something as dangerous as flying into the sky.
If Han Du hadn't come today, Tao Chengdao's Feitian would really have turned into Ascension.
Several apprentices had long been frightened out of their wits by the sight of the speeding car exploding in the sky. They shook their heads and promised Zhu Biao that they would not let their master be in danger again.
After getting on the carriage, Zhu Biao couldn't wait to ask Han Du: "What do you want those pipes for?"
Han Du smiled dumbly, surprised that Zhu Biao would care about this issue, but now he had nothing and it was hard to explain to Zhu Biao, so he said perfunctory words to him, "You will know then."
Zhu Biao stopped asking questions after hearing this, smiled and talked to Han Du about other things.
Han Du spent three days leisurely at home, and Tao Chengdao delivered the tubes to Han Du on time as expected. He even gave Han Du ten more tubes, making a total of twenty tubes.
As soon as he got the steel pipe, Han Du took the steel pipe to the Ordnance Bureau to find Lin Mo.
"Go and find Lin Mo for me." Although Han Du does not come to the Arms Bureau often now, he is still the head of the Arms Bureau. Lao Zhu has always let Han Du take on this position, even if it is
During the period when Han Du's military power was taken back, this position was not taken back.
"Okay, Mr. Lin is in the Ordnance Bureau. Please wait a moment, Lord Marquis. I will go and pass the message." The official bowed his hands and turned around to find Lin Mo.
Han Du nodded slightly and waved his hand to signal the officials to go quickly.
After a while, Lin Mo, wearing a slightly outdated official uniform, came to Han Du.
"Master Hou is looking for me?"
Han Du raised his head and saw that Lin Mo's official uniform was a bit old. He couldn't help frowning and asked: "What? Lin Mo, your family is having a hard time? How come your official uniform has become like this and you haven't changed it yet?"
"
After hearing this, Lin Mo smiled honestly and replied: "Master Hou, please call me Heizi, it sounds friendly. This official uniform is not what the Marquis thought. The villain's family is living a good life. This official uniform is
It became like this because it was washed too many times."
"The Marquis also knows that villains like to make things with their own hands, so it is inevitable that official uniforms will get dirty easily. It would be disrespectful not to wash them, and it will become like this if they are washed too much."
"If you have any difficulties, just tell me. If I can help you, I will definitely take action." Han Du glanced at Lin Mo doubtfully and did not continue to ask. He just left a sentence to him.
No matter what the reason was, since Lin Mo said this, it was because he didn't want him to know, and he couldn't reach out directly. Secondly, Han Du also believed that Lin Mo would not encounter any trouble, because besides himself, there were also
Lao Zhu is watching.
Lin Mo is the person who holds the secret of revolver manufacturing. If anyone dares to take his idea, Lao Zhu will definitely not let go of those with ulterior motives.
"Heizi, thank you, Lord Marquis, for your kindness." Lin Mo bowed first and expressed his gratitude to Handu, then straightened up and asked curiously: "Master Hou came to the Arms Bureau today, what do you want?
thing?"
Lin Mo also knew Han Du very well and knew that Han Du would not come here unless something happened.
Han Du didn't mince words, pointed to the steel pipe on the table and said, "I want you to use these things to make a firearm."
Hearing that the Marquis wanted to make firearms, Lin Mo's eyes suddenly lit up, and his expression showed excitement. After the Marquis made the revolver, he originally thought that the Marquis would continue to make firearms, but after so long, the Marquis stopped making firearms.
He never took action once.
Now, is the Marquis finally going to make new firearms again?
"Master Marquis is planning to make a firearm as powerful as a revolver?"
Han Du nodded and said: "How should I put it? It is very similar to a fire gun. It is a kind of fire gun. But it is much more powerful than fire, even more powerful than a revolver. Compared with this firearm, the revolver has
Apart from the advantage of one consecutive shot, it is almost completely incomparable.”
"Please give me your instructions, Lord Marquis." Lin Mo quickly bowed and answered.
Han Du nodded and handed the prepared drawings to Lin Mo, asking him to make this thing according to the drawings.
After Lin Mo looked at the drawings, he realized that this thing was completely different from the revolver. These steel pipes were just part of the gun.
After a while, Lin Mo said uncertainly: "Master Hou, this is my first time doing this, so I don't know if I can make it. However, I will try my best."
"Just do your best." Han Du nodded.
Lin Mo quickly said goodbye and went out.
Making a fire gun is not something that can be done in a short while, and Han Du is not prepared to wait here. It is the same when he returns home and waits for news about Lin Mo.
With experience in making revolvers, Lin Mo only took two days to make the thing according to the drawings given by Han Du.
Han Du got the news and rushed to the Ordnance Bureau, and Lin Mo handed Han Du his finished product.
"Master Hou, this is what the villain made according to Master Hou's drawings."
Han Du held a blunderbuss in the shape of a flintlock gun and looked at it from top to bottom. However, the gun in Han Du's hand was not a flintlock gun, but a real single-shot breech-loading gun. Of course, it was the same as the official
There is certainly no way to compare with a rifle.
While watching, he asked: "You haven't tried it yourself, have you?"
"No, the villain will obey the Marquis's orders and will not act without permission." Lin Mo agreed with a smile.
Han Du finished looking at the gun, looked back at Lin Mo, grinned, and said: "It's not that I won't let you try it, but I don't know whether this thing is dangerous or not, because I'm afraid that if you try it rashly, it will hurt you.
"
"Thank you, Lord Marquis, for your kindness." Lin Mo bowed slightly.
Han Du cocked his gun, spread his hands towards Lin Mo, and asked, "Okay, where are the bullets? I'll give it a try."
Lin Mo quickly took out a bullet from the wooden box next to him and explained: "The bullet in the revolver is too small. This villain made it specially for this. Lord Hou, try it."
Han Du took the bullet handed over by Lin Mo and suddenly felt heavy in his hand. He took a closer look and saw that this was a breech-loader bullet. It was as big as a heavy machine gun bullet.
The key thing that left Han Du speechless was that if such large bullets were all filled with collodion, then
"Are you filled with guncotton here?"
Lin Mo was stunned for a moment when he heard Han Du's question, and then nodded as if it was natural, "Of course."
Han Du glanced at him speechlessly and couldn't help but said: "Aren't you afraid that this bullet will explode?"
"Here, will the bullet explode?" Lin Mo looked at a loss. He had never seen a bullet explode before, so no wonder he had such doubts.
Han Du said angrily: "Of course the bullet will explode. When I made the bullet, I always made the bullet shell very thick for the first time. After I was sure it would not explode, I slowly reduced the thickness. What do you think now?
If you put so much guncotton directly in it, wouldn't it hurt your own people if it exploded?"
Lin Mo was left speechless. After Han Du vented his anger, he hesitated and asked, "But Mr. Marquis, this pipe is so big. If it were too small, the bullet would probably fall out."