Chapter 524 Two-year foundation laying The prototype of the giant ship
Last year, after Fang Qifu's death, Chen Fan asked Ning Yi for elm wood cannons. Ning Yi did not agree. It was not to create any technical barriers. It was to cope with the Jin people going south and the earth cannons.
The method of making the cannon has been handed over to the imperial court by Qin Siyuan. Once the technology is leaked and such a thing appears in Xigua's war with the imperial court, it will be difficult for him to get out of it.
At this time, many situations became more urgent in Ning Yi's mind, especially the location of Luliang Mountain. He had to move the orangutan fruit to Luliang Mountain as soon as possible to deal with some possible threats.
trouble.
Ning Yi still has no clear understanding of these troubles. The environment and folk customs of Luliang Mountain are somewhat special, which is very different from the Central Plains. Qingmuzhai is intended to exist as a north-south smuggling center. The main purpose is-
- Regardless of whether we may face threats from the south or the north in the future - we should still keep the word "defensive". With this in mind, mines, gunpowder and other items are of great use.
Of course, even stone mines, which seem to have low technical content, still have quite a few technical barriers that need to be overcome. This is the simplest land mine in later generations: hollow out the stone and fill it with strong gunpowder, iron filings, etc.
With the addition of a simple ignition device, you're done. But now, all Ning Yi has on hand is barely qualified strong gunpowder. The ignition device is actually not yet mature, because it involves the appearance of matches.
Wrap the match head with igniting sandpaper, and tie a thin wire to one end of the match. Pull the thin wire to generate sparks, and the mine explodes. In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the militiamen used this method to make land mines. However, in the current military situation
How to achieve such an effect is still a big problem in the past. Fortunately, the crude alchemists of this era have been exposed to the chemical changes of sulfur, phosphorus and other substances, supplemented by flint and the study of a large number of flammable substances, and they have been able to reluctantly
It achieves the detonation effect. However, the safety is not high. When installing, it still needs to be treated with caution.
But in any case, as long as there is still time and under Ning Yi's directional requirements, it is not difficult to develop such small items. Since he is going to Luliang this time, he will transport these immature things there first.
, at least let the people of Luliang learn to dig out stones first.
In addition to landmines, the production of elm cannons has reached a relatively mature stage on Ning Yi's side, at least under Ning Yi's control. There are a few workers who are also gunners and have been able to master the know-how and know-how of making earthen cannons.
Based on the ballistic rules of the cannon, the barrel of the elm cannon can be combined with steel. The craftsmen in Luliang Mountain who are studying earthen blast furnaces must have gained some experience.
Regarding the development of technology, Ning Yi knows that the safest way is to rely on the progress of basic science. But in his hands, there is no time to wait for basic science. Therefore, what is going on in the research laboratory under Zhuji is
A large number of experiments based on exhaustive methods.
First, determine the various experimental methods, data and step recording methods, and then proceed to countless material experiments, record phenomena, and summarize the rules. Ning Yi's methods in this regard are simple and crude but extremely targeted. The only
The purpose is: to explode.
All experiments that use different methods to obtain flames or explosions will be rewarded as long as they are original and repeatable. After that, logically compare the explosive materials, look for differences, and summarize the rules, as long as they can give
If you come up with a certain and reliable explanation, you will get more rewards.
In this era, the real beginners who study chemistry are all alchemists like Gongsun Sheng, and those who are exposed to explosions are mostly craftsmen of fireworks and firecrackers. Ning Yi brought these two together to formulate basic rules
, give the reward level, and let them use their own enthusiasm for the rest.
However, what really plays an important role in this are the basic rules including "contrast" and "exhaustion". In the past one or two years, the craftsmen who were initially recruited into Bamboo Records have mastered them even if they have mediocre talents.
Basic scientific research methods, including the existence of various basic elements - which was naturally taught by Ning Yi at the beginning - already have their own set of understandings.
At this time, the status of craftsmen in the Wu Dynasty was low. Although the Manufacturing Bureau of the Ministry of Industry, which was responsible for military equipment, also had a firearms business, even if the craftsmen were minor officials, they were definitely not as good as the treatment that Ning Yi could give. And in terms of money,
In addition to the rewards, Zhu Ji can also use the relationship with the Prime Minister to send some craftsmen's children to private schools. This is what makes people more eager to do it, so much so that many craftsmen in the Firearms Department of the Manufacturing Bureau are even helping
Ning Yi is doing private work here.
"... Put your things away and pad them well. The road is still long. Be careful not to bump into each other. The gunpowder must be carefully watched by me. No sparks can be seen. Ah Si, you must pay attention to this matter..." It is raining in the yard.
, Ning Yi inspected the goods to be taken to Luliang Mountain and warned everyone. On the other side, he was also listening to his wife talking about the situation at home.
"... There have been quite a lot of participants in the backgammon competition held in Bamboo Records recently. Shopkeeper Nie and the others are also joining in the fun now. It is about to be the competition held every five days in Xiaoyuan. Sister Nie organized these events
Come, but everything is in order."
"It's good if she can have something she likes. As for Shopkeeper Nie, it seems that he hasn't married yet. Does he want to show off in front of the girls?"
Tan'er pursed her lips and smiled: "It's possible."
Tan'er talked about Zhuji's recent backgammon competition. At this time, Zhuji continued to expand and its scale had grown to quite a large scale. With Bianliang as the center, a total of fourteen restaurants had been opened - although the disaster relief incident made Ning Yi
He has made many enemies, but the accumulated contacts are already very scary for a store like Zhuji. There is no shortage of friends and partners in almost every link. With Ning Yi's ability, plans are made, contracts are signed, and money is
Injection, then it will directly enter the loop program.[,!] to achieve a soft landing.
Outside the restaurant, there are nearly thirty Zhuji carts traveling in all directions. Each cart is equipped with two bodyguards, one salesman, one tailor, and one storyteller. Sometimes they will be added or removed as appropriate.
Outside the city, there is a compound responsible for various researches, with a current population of nearly three hundred. There are workshops responsible for making lotus root coal, coal stoves, perfumes, soaps, mosquito coils, juices and other items, and a printing workshop that cooperates with the Wang family.
Su's cloth shop's workshops, shops, designers, current residents of the Ning family's mansion, etc... add up. The number of people who are currently eating under the couple Ning Yi and Su Tan'er has actually expanded to
There are more than four thousand people.
In one or two years, Ning Yi has never relaxed about the life and entertainment of these people after expanding to such a scale. The corporate culture of later generations came from this. In fact, in this age without electricity
During the month, the poverty of ordinary people in terms of entertainment is unimaginable to future generations. It is better during the day. At night, there is almost nothing to do except carrying women to bed. At the beginning, when there were only a few people under his command, Ning Yi
Just try your best to ask your subordinates to organize cultural evenings every half month. Zhu Ji has storytellers and jugglers under his command, and he can also contact prostitutes who are good at singing and dancing. This kind of thing is not difficult.
Of course, entertainment projects are not just about watching performances. After the warriors from Dulonggang joined in, Ning Yi organized martial arts competitions, Cuju and other activities in the name of strengthening his body, and also asked his storytellers to tell these things.
The good reputation was promoted internally, for example, someone from Wanzhao Tower had an unparalleled pair of iron fists. Someone from Yuyan Tower was so good at kicking that he once shocked Heshuo. At this time, Bamboo Records was still centered around restaurants.
While discussing, everyone couldn't help but wonder who was more powerful. Every ten days and a half, there would be a competition and selection, and then people would communicate and compete, and those with good results would be rewarded.
Some of the warriors who came out of Dulonggang were originally murderers on Liangshan Mountain. After reforming and repenting, their personalities became kinder, and they were not interested in rewards. However, the disciples they led were all young, and they were not interested in rewards.
There is still interest in these things. On the other hand, although most of the spectators of the competition are employees of Zhuji, there are also women among them. Even the women from Fanlou will find opportunities to come and watch after hearing about it. For
For contestants, this is actually a great encouragement.
Ning Yi's competition strictly requires the competition to be in the direction of physical fitness. The competition lasts until the competition is over, and they can communicate with each other in private. Because of the good control, these contestants who have friends in Dulonggang will not have their feelings hurt after the competition.
, it actually made the employees of Dezhuji know each other better, and there were quite a few "star" employees among them. Among them were former murderers from Liangshan, as well as young disciples taught by these people, who are now promoting
Understandably, most of the people in Zhuji knew that so-and-so in a certain building was very good at fighting, and that so-and-so was willing to help others. After the spring of this year, when most people gathered in the stable to receive red envelopes, Ning Yi also asked Zhu
Biao competed with Gongsun Sheng from the courtyard. Although the competition was mostly for performance, both of them were masters, and it was an eye-opener for everyone.
In such competitions, the most popular ones are the warriors gathered in Bamboo Records. In addition, the backgammon competition first started in Tan'er's cloth shop. It was Juan'er who first taught the female workers of the cloth shop to play chess.
and Xing'er, and then Su Tan'er simply held a backgammon competition among the employees. Most of these female workers are not very smart people. They cannot play the generally popular Go, but Gobang is quite simple. The latest announcement is in
To this end, numerous competitions and selections were conducted.
In Bamboo Records, the same competition was taken over by Yunzhu, the original owner of the restaurant, and even several shopkeepers participated in it, preparing to select the most powerful ones, and then organize one together with Buhang."
finals".
At this time, Confucianism had not yet reached the stage of upholding the principles of nature and extinguishing human desires. Although there were many requirements for women, they were not enough to be called indecent by just looking at them. In these competitions, sometimes men and women looked at each other.
It's normal for them to get to know each other and have a good impression of each other. The couple who have become a couple at this time can be regarded as the happiest thing for Tan'er. Since last year, every time there is a similar thing, whether it's a marriage proposal, a wedding or Tan'er
Or Ning Yi will show up in person, give gifts or serve as the officiant.
Check the items to be taken to Luliang, talk about recent events, and explain the next operation of "Suning". Although they have just returned home, there is not much time for the couple. After moving the things, they will spend time with Su Wending and Myolie at home.
After waiting for others to finish talking, Ning Yi went to see Ning Xi again. The almost two-year-old child liked to run around stumbling around. Ning Yi and Tan'er held hands and followed in the corridor, which was regarded as some free time.
"Dad, mother, you can't catch up with me -" the child said in a milky voice in front, and then fell to the ground. Tan'er said "Hey" and wanted to run over, but Ning Yi laughed.
He stopped and said, "Boy, what does it matter if you fall?"
Sure enough, Ning Xi put his hands on the ground. Then he stood up unsteadily. He patted his dusty hands, and then stretched his two small hands into the rain curtain outside the eaves. Ning Yi and Tan'er finally
Still smiling, he went over and wiped his palms clean with a handkerchief.
Not long after, Yunzhu also came back in the rain, and she talked to Ning Yi about the backgammon competition. In a blink of an eye, it was getting dark, and when it was time for dinner, the family sat together and there were already a lot of people.
Er, Xiaochan, Yunzhu, Jiner, Wending, Wenfang... Jiner has taken off the bandage on his head, but because of the bandage that was wrapped around his forehead, he still looks thin and haggard, and the skin on his forehead is particularly
Ning Yi looked a little paler. Ning Yi gave some instructions on what to do after leaving. The most important thing was the issue of the Ning family's own private school. The matter of hiring a husband through the relationship between the Prime Minister's Mansion, the Yao family, and the Wang family has basically been settled. The next steps are
Secular affairs became their focus.
At this time, the stable "Suning" was already a real big family.[,!]. After dinner, Ning Yi actually asked Wen Ding and others to go aside to talk, asking them not to bully Yunzhu, Jin'er and the others.
…
Due to Ning Yi's return, although the heavy rain was still falling, the house still seemed lively and lively in the night. After Jin'er returned to the room, she crossed her legs on the bed and put her hand on her chin. She felt a little novel, but she was also somewhat disappointed.
What was new to her was that this was the first time she had a meal with Ning Yi, Su Tan'er, and Sister Yunzhu after they came together. It was impossible for several women to share a man, even if they liked him.
Of course, the most important thing is that there was a misunderstanding between her and the eldest lady, and they still seem to be strangers now. She feels complicated because of this, and most of the loss in her heart comes from this.
Of course, this feeling did not make her feel depressed, and this was also the fate of most women like her. She tried hard to make herself feel that she had nothing to be dissatisfied about. Ning Yiruo would come to her later to say a few words
She had to act cheerfully before talking to Sister Yunzhu... Thinking of this, Ning Yi arrived later than she expected.
It was getting late, and when she wanted to go out to chat with Sister Yunzhu, Ning Yi came in from outside and startled her. Ning Yi closed the door, took her hand to the bedside, and asked her to sit down.
"I just came from your sister Yunzhu, Jin'er. After marrying you, we haven't had a good talk like this. I will be leaving tomorrow. There are some things I want to tell you specifically."
Ning Yi moved a chair and put it down not far from the window, Ning Yi's tone was serious.
This is going to teach me a lesson - Jin'er thought in her heart, but she didn't feel uncomfortable. In fact, such a conversation is the right thing to do. She has just passed the house as a concubine, and if he wants to leave, he must be looking for her.
She told her some things, such as not to quarrel with the eldest sister, to take care of the overall situation, etc. Because Ning Yi was formal, she obediently sat on the edge of the bed with her legs together, her hands on her knees, waiting for the man to come.
Train him.
Ning Yi sat on the chair, and then felt that the distance between the two was a little farther away, so he dragged the chair a little closer. He held Jin'er's hands, thought for a moment, and laughed: "Actually, I have to leave tomorrow, because
Such and such things, I know that getting married is a bit hasty, and I won’t have much time to spend with you in the future, but no matter what, Jin’er, you are married and you are one of my wives, so... I will stay here tonight
I’ll stay with you here, okay?”
Jin'er blinked, a little confused about the title of "wife", but her face was already red and her head was a little dizzy. She felt that she should have nodded and said something, and the man in front of her also said the same.
"Bridal chamber" or something like that. Then everything started to get a little confusing.
It took them a while before they got to bed and chatted for a while, but Jin'er couldn't remember clearly what they were talking about. She only remembered the hot breath, and she felt that she should take it easy, because she should know
In fact, she knew everything, but she was still nervous and uneasy. The man picked her up and put her down. She did not resist, and even tried to help, but she felt that her movements were clumsy. The clearer feeling was that her clothes were being taken off.
There was a slight chill when she was wearing it. Because the chill came from her legs, her tight-fitting trousers had been taken off at that time. She remembered that she had heard of some actions before. Although it was a bit shameless to do them, it was obvious to her man.
It would be nice to please him, but she also forgot whether she had done those actions. Looking back, she didn't know what she was doing. She only remembered that when the unfamiliar pain came from her body, her heart felt heavy and relaxed.
Feeling at ease...
The night lasted for a long time. In the last memory, Ning Yi wiped her body for her. She wanted to go by herself, but she finally fell into a deep sleep.
It was early in the morning when she woke up. She hugged his body and still wanted to sleep, but she remembered that he would leave before dawn, so she wanted to get up and prepare hot water for him to wash up. But Ning Yi stopped her.
Let her get up, and she looked at the man's face, knowing that he would be gone for a while, so she looked at him for a long time, and finally gradually closed her eyes and fell asleep.
The rain has stopped, it's still dark, and a big lantern is lit at the door of Ning's mansion. The motorcade has set off. Ning Yi bids farewell to Tan'er, Xiaochan, Yunzhu and others, hugging each of them and kissing their foreheads.
, did the same to Ning Xi. When he was about to get into the car, he looked back at the deep mansion and the people who saw him off.
In the small building in the distance, a woman wrapped in a sheet secretly poked her head out of the window and looked out the courtyard gate...
"Let's go."
Zhu Biao greeted him and got into the car together. Seeing his expression, he asked, "What are you thinking about?"
"I feel... a little bit sorry."
"Ah? Who are you sorry for?"
"You are so handsome, but you don't understand even if I tell you."
"Uh..." Zhu Biao was stunned for a long time and scratched his neck, "Then... what should I say next..."
"Let's go." Ning Yi smiled, "Let's set off to Luliang."
"Let's set off -" Zhu Biao shouted outside, then smiled and became excited, "I can see Senior Lu again. This time I want to learn more tricks from her, haha..."
In the misty sky, the motorcade started to move and gradually moved away from the mansion. After a while, it passed through the streets and through the city. In the mist and morning light of early summer, it headed towards the unclaimed land that was completely different from the Central Plains——
Luliang Mountain drove away. At the same time, a woman named Lou Shuwan led a team under Tian Hu to leave Hebei and turned towards Luliang. Before this, none of them thought that something unexpected would happen.