Liangxiang, College of Science.

Song Jing turned a blind eye to the outside world and found all the books on gunpowder preparation.

Li Zhaofan and Xie Pi assisted from the side.

The difficulty of water mines lies in waterproofing, and the gunpowder material cannot touch any water.

The structure of the mine is actually very similar to that of the landmine, and it is also detonated with leads.

"Use wooden boxes as thunder shells, hide gunpowder and iron beads in the wooden boxes, and then use putty to stick the joints. The chief engineer and Brother Xie think it is feasible."

Putty is asphalt and has a waterproof effect.

Song Jing decided to try it out and arranged it at Liangxiang University of Science overnight.

At midnight, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse.

The mines that used wooden boxes to make thunder shells were finally done. This is the 20th test.

"I don't know if it can be successful, but where can I get it to test it?" Li Zhaofan looked at the two of them.

There are many merchant ships on Liangxiang Waterway and may blow up the embankment.

Xie Pi thought for a while and said, "There is a large pond in my house, and there is no one at night, so I can try it there."

The three of them loaded the thunder shell onto the carriage and carefully transported it back to the capital.

After arriving at Xie Mansion, he threw the wooden box into the pond.

Song Jing and Li Zhaofan were a little nervous.

Watching the thunder at the bottom of the water slowly sink into the water, Xie Pi pulled the fuse.

With a bang!

The ice surface of the pond broke and splashed water more than ten meters high.

The lights were on in the wing rooms in the mansion, and the people ran out at a loss.

Xie Qian was sleeping soundly, and the bed collapsed and shook violently, and sat up in fear.

The ground collapse?

Why did it collapse again?

He rushed out of the room in an underwear, ran a few steps, then turned back, and picked up Jiang, who was sleeping soundly.

"Has it collapsed just now?"

"Master, it's the young master who is testing the firearms in the mansion."

Xie Qian cursed this foolish thing, and then he saw three figures standing by the small lake not far away.

He didn't bother to put on his shoes and walked away in a panic: "Sad son! You're going to die!"

Xie Pi bowed slightly: "I have nowhere to test the firearm, so I moved it back to my house. I hope my father will forgive me."

"Thank you, Lord!"

"Uncle Shi" forgives his sins!"

Song Jing and Li Zhaofan reacted from the surprise and hurriedly apologized to Xie Qian, feeling very guilty.

Come to our mansion to test the firearms, but you can think of it.

"This is killing your life for money, this is killing your father! Dad raised you so much, do you use gunpowder to repay your father? You can think of it!"

Xie Qian roared at Xie Pi.

I was so scared that I was still in shock.

This evil son is becoming more and more like the prince.

Fortunately, the house was not shattered, otherwise, I don’t know how many people would be crushed to death.

Xie Pi stood there and did not dare to refute. Song Jing and Li Zhaofan stood aside, full of regret.

Seeing that his son was holding a guide rope in his hand, Xie Qian was shocked again: "How dare you test gunpowder yourself to anger me?

Is this box of gunpowder? Move it away quickly and try it at Wanggong Factory!"

Song Jing and Li Zhaofan did not dare to stay for too long, so they ordered their servants to carry the wooden boxes and transport them to Wanggong Factory.

Looking at the ripples in the pond, what did Xie Qian think: "Wait! Is this a firearm that can be triggered in the water?"

"good."

"Order another one, I'll take a look!"

Xie Pi and Song Jing were confused, "Dad, aren't you afraid?"

"Stop talking nonsense! Let it go quickly."

The servants sailed to the middle of the pond, sank the wooden box into the water, leaving a search.

Xie Qian and his men retreated to more than a dozen steps.

With a bang.

The thunder under the water exploded again.

"There is really a firearm that can be used underwater. I went to the palace to report to Your Majesty, you should move the firearm outside the mansion." Xie Qian took a deep breath.

In the palace, there was a misty gray fog, and the sky was about to dawn, and the eunuchs were carrying lanterns.

When he arrived at the Ganqing Palace, the candlelight in the hall had not yet lit up, Xiao Jing exclaimed: "Mr. Xie is so early today, but can I report important things?"

Xie Qian thought for a moment: "There is something important, wait a little longer."

In the hall, Emperor Hongzhi slept lightly. When he heard the movement outside the hall, he walked out wearing a golden robe.

"Master Xie, what's the matter to report?"

"Your Majesty, you can send troops to the mine island." Xie Qian suppressed his excitement and continued: "Just just now, my sons Xie Pi, Song Jing and others tried a thunder underwater in the mansion, and it was done."

Fearing to scare Emperor Hongzhi, Xie Qian's tone was no different from usual.

Emperor Hongzhi hoped to send troops to the island country to dig silver to support the treasury and expedite the Tatars as soon as possible.

The tiredness on his face was wiped out, and he turned around and walked into the main hall: "It's getting late, let's go to court!"

Yan Chengjin felt strange. He didn't have to queue up when he went to court today. Xiao Jing asked the ministers to go to Fengtian Palace like a urge to urge him to do so.

When he entered the hall gate, Emperor Hongzhi was already sitting in front of the imperial palace.

The officials muttered, quite surprised.

"Your Majesty is coming to court, getting earlier and earlier."

Zhang Heling complained to the censor beside him, but the censor took care of him.

Emperor Hongzhi saw all officials standing up and said, "Let Song Jing and Xie Pi come in."

Yan Chengjin saw Song Jing and Xie Pi walk into the hall, could it be that the water mine was formed?

"Song Jing and Xie Pi have equipped the Ministry of Works with a new firearm, underwater thunder."

"I don't dare to take it, and Li Zhaofan's contributions are also made." Song Jing said.

Noise is everywhere.

Emperor Hongzhi suppressed his hand and signaled all officials to calm down and continued: "The court is waiting for the opportunity to transport silver mines for half a year. Please recommend it to you, who will go to the expedition?"

Li Dongyang thought for a long time: "Duke Baoguo Zhu Hui has been recuperating in Nanzhili for a long time, so why not send General Zhu Hui to the expedition."

This battle cannot be missed, so that Zhu Hui can be at ease.

Liu Jian and others nodded and agreed.

Yan Chengjin thought to himself that he did not intend to recommend Wang Shouren. This time he won the silver, I don’t know how many gentry he would offend.

After all, it will devalue the money.

If Wang Shouren offended gentry and officials in the court, it would be extremely difficult to get promoted. No matter how strong he is, it would be difficult to compete with interest groups.

"Yan Qing family, do you want to recommend Wang Shouren this time?" Emperor Hongzhi spoke.

Li Dongyang and others came over and said, is this guy going to recommend Wang Shouren again?

Yan Chengjin bowed slightly: "I recommend Li Zhaofan."

Li Dongyang froze and never expected that he would recommend his adopted son.

Xie Qian looked at Li Dongyang, then at Yan Chengjin, with a look of surprise.

Yan Chengjin continued: "When Li Zhaofan was in Hainan, he defeated the Franjimen's fleet, and there was a plan by Li Gong.

He can all the mines on the sea be configured, and he is the only candidate for this trip."

If my son offends you, please let the law impose sanctions instead of recommending me in the court.

Li Dongyang's eyes widened, and then he bowed slightly: "Your Majesty, my younger brother is only this son left. I regard it as flesh and blood as my brother, and I love it even more than my eldest son..."

Emperor Hongzhi was a little embarrassed: "I can understand Master Li's painstaking efforts."

Li Dongyang breathed a sigh of relief.

"But." Emperor Hongzhi continued: "I also want to send Li Zhaofan."

Buzz!

Li Dongyang was spinning and almost fell to the ground.

Emperor Hongzhi had his own considerations. Zhu Hui did not understand the use of firearms and was not good at naval battles. If a ship was sunk in a naval battle, the court would suffer heavy losses.
Chapter completed!