Originally, the parents were a little worried about Han Du being released so easily. They encouraged Han Jingyun to go to the palace to inquire about it on the grounds of watching the queen. After learning that the emperor really had no intention of blaming Han Du, the whole family really
Feel relieved.
But even so, Han De also forced Han Du to stay at home these days and not go anywhere.
In just a few days, the rumors about Han Du's bride-stealing quickly subsided.
Instead, the news that the emperor issued a decree to purchase cotton at a fixed price was often mentioned by the people.
That's how things are in the world. Although the topic of Han Du's bride snatching is hot enough and can become a talking point for the people, in comparison, the news of cotton pricing is more important to the people. After all, it is related to their income.
When Han Du knew this, he felt quite surprised. He didn't expect that Lao Zhu was actually a master at transferring hot spots, and he easily picked Han Du out of the whirlpool without making a sound.
This is extremely beneficial for granting marriage to Han Du.
On this day, Lao Zhu took Zhu Biao to the place where the Han family lived.
"Han De, a common man, pays homage to the emperor and pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince."
Han De brought his whole family to welcome him, and then kneeled respectfully in front of the emperor.
In the past, Han De had no complaints against the emperor. He believed that he was an honest official and had worked hard all his life. Even if he wrote a letter to abolish the treasure banknotes, it was because the treasure banknotes began to depreciate and it was for the sake of the Ming Dynasty. But the emperor did not care about Sanqi.
Twenty-one had his whole family imprisoned and almost beheaded.
Moreover, after being pardoned, the emperor had no intention of reinstating his official position.
This made Han De a little confused. Although after this incident, he felt that being with a king is like being with a tiger, and he was not very willing to be an official again.
However, I don’t have to do it as an official, but the emperor can’t just show nothing? Han Deke thought that he had done nothing wrong from beginning to end, but he was treated like this, so he was naturally frustrated and aggrieved.
But now he sincerely knelt down to the emperor for no other reason. Han Du committed such a thing, but the emperor ignored it and had no intention of punishing Han Du. Based on this alone, Han De's huge grievance disappeared.
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Lao Zhu glanced at Hande in surprise and asked unexpectedly: "Hande, you were not like this last time I came here. What happened today?"
Han De said with a look of shame: "It's the common people who have offended the emperor because of their poor etiquette. Please punish the emperor."
After saying that, he bowed again.
Lao Zhu didn't care about what happened last time at all, and then said calmly: "Get up."
Lao Zhu came here to find Han Du and did not want to be distracted by this, so he waved his hand and asked Han De and others to leave, leaving only Han Du where he was.
"I want to see how this is made." As he said this, Lao Zhu took out a bullet.
Han Du took a look and suddenly understood. Lao Zhu was still a little worried. Seeing is believing.
Since Lao Zhu wants to see it, let him see it.
"Your Majesty, please come this way."
Han Du stretched out his hand to signal, and after saying that, he walked in front with Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao.
Lao Zhu followed Han Du with his hands behind his back. When Han Du came to the entrance of the secret room, he was surprised and said: "You actually have a place like this here?"
Han Du smiled and explained: "Wei Chen also discovered it by chance. I don't know if the people who lived here dug it themselves before, or if it was already there when it was built. This place is not small, and it happened to be used by Chen to store some things.
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After saying that, he opened the door to the secret room.
He turned around and warned Lao Zhu, "Your Majesty, Prince, be careful where you step."
Following Han Du, he walked down and waited for Han Du to light the oil lamp. Lao Zhu saw a table in the middle with various things arranged in a mess. There were some unmade bullet casings and warheads scattered on it.
"Did you make it here?" Lao Zhu picked up a cartridge case that was not yet a bullet and looked at it twice, wanting to compare it with the used cartridge case.
After taking a few glances, Lao Zhu put his hand down. There were some differences in color, but the general appearance was almost exactly the same.
He opened a wooden box and saw cotton inside.
"Is this the cotton you used to make collodion?"
Han Du glanced at it, his face tensed up, and he quickly reached out and gently took the box from Lao Zhu's hand.
Lao Zhu saw Han Du's expression change, and since he was so cautious, why didn't he understand?
He asked tentatively, "Is this collodion?"
Han Du nodded and replied: "This is guncotton. Although it is not as explosive as the last time, it is still a very dangerous thing."
Although guncotton is not like nitroglycerin, it will explode when shaken. But now there is a light in this secret room. If Lao Zhu didn't know what was going on and accidentally touched it to the flame, it would be great fun.
Han Du couldn't help but treat him carelessly.
Zhu Biao was much quieter than Lao Zhu. After he came in, he followed Han Du closely. He never walked around or touched around, he just looked at all kinds of weird things with his eyes.
Lao Zhu looked carefully at the collodion in Han Du's hand and said, "This thing is really similar to cotton. No wonder you call it collodion."
Then, he looked around and said, "Didn't you say that this guncotton can be used to make bullets? Make one and let me have a look."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Han Du put down the guncotton, sat next to the table, and picked up a cartridge case.
"Making bullets is not complicated. First put the fuze in, then use a wooden stick to put the guncotton in, compact it tightly, and then put the warhead on, and it's done."
Handu has made more than a hundred of them, and now he is making them again with a smooth and familiar demeanor.
As Han Du placed the bullet into the die and pressed it hard, a bright yellow bullet came out of the oven.
Lao Zhu picked it up with his left hand and compared it with his right hand.
Then he said: "Let's go out and try."
Of course, you can't test guns at Han Du's home, so Lao Zhu took Han Du to the large training ground.
The Dajiaochang was where the Ming Dynasty's army guarding the capital was stationed. There was originally a place for archery practice. Moreover, the place where the army was stationed was not allowed to be approached by other people. It was perfect for testing fire cannons, and there was no need to worry about leaking secrets.
question.
"Your Majesty, Li Wenzhong, pays homage to the Emperor."
It happened to be a coincidence that when Lao Zhu and his party came here, they happened to meet Li Wenzhong.
"Ping Shen." Lao Zhu smiled and waved to Li Wenzhong to get up.
After Li Wenzhong got up, he consciously stood half a body behind Lao Zhu.
Lao Zhu glanced around and saw that the entire teaching ground was in order, which made Lao Zhu nod with satisfaction.