Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Chapter 175 Good News

"This is the memorial sent back by Wang Ben. Please take a look."

Shi Yi respectfully handed the memorial to the right prime minister, and then stood quietly aside.

Zhang Yuanqing quickly looked at the string of numbers on the memorial.

It can carry 3,000 people.

Two days at sea.

The second test was a seven-day voyage.

Return safely.

"Your Majesty, the ship is finally completed!"

It's rare for Zhang Yuanqing to show such emotion.

Ying Zheng nodded immediately.

"Do you think it is feasible to go to sea now?"

Zhang Yuanqing handed the memorial to Shi Yi and suppressed his excitement, "Your Majesty, we still need to wait for some time."

Zhang Yuanqing couldn't help coughing when he was excited.

Fusu and Shi Yi were almost about to call a doctor.

"Sit down quickly, don't be anxious."

Ying Zheng was also helpless about Zhang Yuanqing's health.

Fusu quickly poured a cup of tea over, causing Shi Yi, who had just taken a step forward, to stop where he was.

The prince also wants to take the slave's job.

It's really hard for me.

"Thank you, Prince."

"Is the teacher feeling better?"

Looking at Fusu's concerned eyes, Zhang Yuanqing shook his head.

"I'm fine."

"Your Majesty, we must postpone our voyage."

"The overseas situation is unclear now. When our Qin army goes out to sea, we must bring powerful weapons."

"We'll have to wait a little longer. Once the gunpowder is fully developed and loaded onto the ships, it will be time for our Qin army to set sail."

Ying Zheng was also looking forward to gunpowder, and was particularly interested in the cannon that Zhang Qing mentioned.

It’s a pity that the Mohists have been studying it for a long time but have not yet found any results.

"Approved. I will send a message to Wang Ben immediately, instructing him to continue training the Great Qin Navy without slacking off. At the same time, I will order Mo Jia Yan Fang and others to build ships for future use."

"Your Majesty is holy."

After leaving Zhangtai Palace, Zhang Yuanqing returned to his mansion. It took him several days to suppress his excitement about going out to sea.

Gunpowder factory outside the city.

"bang"

"bang"

Meng Wu hid far away with his soldiers, alchemists and Mohists.

All I saw were flying rocks and billowing smoke.

"It's done, it's done."

"It's done."

"Ha ha ha ha"

"It's done."

The alchemists cried with joy.

"Quick, go inform His Majesty and the Marquis."

"promise."

Soon, Ying Zheng and Zhang Yuanqing arrived at the gunpowder workshop one after another.

At this time, the alchemists were already compiling the formula for gunpowder, and You Zhu and Xing Yuan had returned with the Mohist disciples to continue their research on artillery.

Zhang Yuanqing only gave an idea about the artillery, and the rest needed to be completed by the Mo family themselves.

The gunpowder produced at this time was just small black balls.

Ying Zheng picked one up, and Shi Yi was shocked watching from the side.

I wanted to stop it, but I didn't dare.

Zhang Yuanqing also picked one up curiously. Unlike Ying Zheng, Zhang Yuanqing had to hold it with both hands.

If His Majesty had not been here, Ada would have almost gone over to help the Marquis take it.

"Your Majesty, let's try it out and see the results. I haven't seen it myself yet."

"That's exactly what I meant."

Seeing that the king and his minister had made up their minds, Meng Wu naturally took people to make arrangements.

Still at the previous experimental site.

"Why don't you go farther away, Mr. Zhang?"

Before lighting the fire, Ying Zheng looked at the thin Zhang Yuanqing and asked worriedly.

"?"

"Your Majesty, I am fine."

On the other side, Meng Wu received the order and arranged for the soldiers to light the fuse.

"Shhhhhhhhhh"

"bang"

It was like thunder in the sky.

Ada and Aer's hands, which were holding Zhang Yuanqing, trembled a little.

Looking at the Marquis, he was able to remain calm.

"Your Majesty, it's done!"

"But the power is still a little small."

"Your Majesty, let's go back and ask Xu Fu and the others if we can increase the power."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng was shocked.

Zhang Qing actually thinks this is too weak?

How powerful would it be considered great?

However, Ying Zheng did not show it. He nodded and left calmly with Zhang Yuanqing.

"The development of gunpowder is due to the contributions of all of you."

"Your Excellency is very polite. It is my honor to serve Your Majesty."

"Moreover, it is a great honor for us to receive such a divine object. It is a great honor."

Xu Fu and the other alchemists did not dare to bow.

Although the Marquis is gentle to others, His Majesty is with him today.

His Majesty is so majestic and domineering that people dare not look directly at him.

They haven't forgotten that they threatened to leave a few months ago.

"Just now, Your Majesty and I witnessed the power of this black ball with our own eyes. It is truly astonishing."

Hearing this, the alchemists straightened their backs proudly, and the wrinkles at the corners of their eyes deepened.

"I wonder if it's possible to increase the dosage to make this black ball more powerful?"

what?

Want something even more powerful?

The alchemists looked at each other.

Finally, Xu Fu stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Marquis, if the dosage needs to be increased, we need to discuss this with the Mo family."

“We can only determine whether it is feasible later.”

Hearing this, Zhang Yuanqing was satisfied.

"Then I'll have to trouble you all."

"You have all made such great contributions. His Majesty will surely reward you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Ying Zheng listened quietly on the side and truly witnessed the power of gunpowder. He was less displeased with these alchemists.

Now it looks somewhat pleasing to the eye.

"You are all great talents of the Qin State. Please take a seat."

The alchemists all smiled happily at the praise from His Majesty.

Can't suppress it,

Can't hold it down at all.

After chatting with the alchemists for a few more words, Ying Zheng took Zhang Yuanqing away.

"Your Majesty, this gunpowder is quite powerful. We can now arrange for manpower to produce it in large quantities."

"We can now begin preparations to conquer the lands of Baiyue."

Ying Zheng looked at Zhang Yuanqing and was silent for a moment before speaking.

"The climate of the Baiyue region is vastly different from that of our Qin State. I intend to send Generals Wang Jian and Tu Sui to investigate."

"After this year's autumn harvest, we will be able to conquer Baiyue."

Seeing that His Majesty had already made plans, Zhang Yuanqing stopped asking questions.

Your Majesty will make all the arrangements.

"Your Majesty, I, the minister from Baiyue, have previously arranged for Shu Shangqing to send someone there. You can then have that Zi Tu assist the two generals in understanding the situation in Baiyue."

Ying Zheng nodded.

The matter of gunpowder was extremely confidential. Although it was successfully developed, no other court officials knew about it.

Fusu and Mengwu secretly arranged many craftsmen to enter the gunpowder workshop.

Anyone who works here must bring their family members with them and are not allowed to go out.

Moreover, these people only knew that they were here to work, and they did not know what they were creating.

At the same time, Meng Wu also arranged heavy troops to guard outside.

Make sure no one can break in.

Yuzumi, Kohara and their disciples also began to manufacture cannons.

There were no drawings, I just heard the Marquis verbally describe its purpose and appearance.

It’s really not that difficult to make it happen.

However, after truly witnessing the power of gunpowder, they all knew how magical this cannon was.

This thing must be created by them.

At this time, Zhang Yuanqing, who had been copying books at home for several days, finally finished copying the "Taichu Calendar".

"Ada, go and ask Si Li to come over."

"promise."

Soon Si Li arrived at the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Si Li was puzzled by the sudden summons from the Right Prime Minister.

"Greetings to the Right Prime Minister."

"Get up quickly."

"I have a book here and would like Si Li to see if it can be used."

As he spoke, Zhang Yuanqing handed the book over.

Si Li took it curiously.

Title: Taichu Calendar