Daming Crazy Emperor

Chapter 474 The Crazy Fire Alchemy Method

To the west of Shichahai, there is a large walled area called the Ministry of Industry Supply Factory.

Originally, this was the place where the Ministry of Industry made all kinds of daily necessities.

At this moment, the supply factory of the Ministry of Industry has moved to Wubei City, and it has been vacant for a long time.

However, in the past few days, it seems that it has become lively again.

Shen Yunpei is leading a bunch of craftsmen to work inside.

These craftsmen were selected by him personally, some specialized in making boilers, some specialized in steam pipes, some specialized in copper pots, specialized in large iron pots, and some even used to make wine.

In short, there are all sorts of strange things.

The things he made with these craftsmen are also strange.

The steamer for steaming wine was originally a large iron pot with a mouth under a wooden vat, but he ordered someone to build a copper-skinned steamer on top of the iron pot.

The iron pan used for frying oil was supposed to be one inch thick, but he ordered someone to make one inch thick.

The buckets were originally made of wood, but he ordered people to make a bunch of iron ones, and they all had lids.

To be honest, the leading artisans were completely dumbfounded by him.

They are all craftsmen above the fourth level, and they are well-informed. The problem is that they don't know what the things they make are used for.

Taichang nodded repeatedly when he saw these things, full of admiration.

It seems that this guy is really interested in refining oil, otherwise it would be impossible to come up with so many refining devices.

He looked carefully for a while, then patted Shen Yunpei on the shoulder and asked: "How about it, Longxing, is there enough manpower, just tell me if it's not enough, and I will dispatch it for you immediately."

A group of craftsmen almost fainted when they heard this.

Isn't there enough of them?
This master Juren didn't know what he was busy with. He always asked everyone to make some weird things, and he didn't see any use at all.

They all felt it was a waste of time.

You know, they are working on a piece basis at this moment, and their piecework wages are more than their own craftsmen's wages.

It's a good thing for this master Juren, he has led them to work for so many days, and he can only make such a little thing.

They all feel that they are at a loss!

The emperor still feels that there is not enough manpower?
Alas, Your Majesty, this master Juren is a bit of a waste of everyone's time!

Shen Yunpei thought for a while, but said in a serious manner: "Your Majesty, let's try it first, the students don't know if these things are suitable for use, no matter how many people are recruited at this time, the students don't dare to make a large number of them."

Hearing this, Taichang nodded slightly and said: "Well, let's try it first, but if you succeed in the trial, don't be too polite, and when the time comes, recruit more people and give it to Zhen Kejin."

OK!

Shen Yunpei rubbed his hands excitedly, then asked carefully: "Your Majesty, when will this oil be delivered?"

He was really excited.

You know, when he was experimenting with oil, his father almost broke his leg.

At that time, he sneaked to Yansui Town, found oil, and then tried it with ordinary pots and steamers, and soon found that it was not working, ordinary things could not refine oil at all.

Originally, at that time, he planned to build some special equipment to refine oil.

As a result, he only stayed for a few days, and before he had time to ask someone to do anything, he was arrested by his father.

That guy, after he went back, he was really beaten up by his father.

At that time, he was really uncomfortable!
Well, now the emperor strongly supports him to test the oil, and even recruited a bunch of craftsmen for him.

As for the material, you can have whatever you want, as much as you want.

Can he not be excited?

Taichang was actually quite excited.

If the oil trial is successful, it will be a disaster.

He said without thinking, "It's coming soon, it should be here soon."

If it wasn't for the things that were coming soon, he wouldn't have rushed over here in a hurry.

Sure enough, not long after, a large string of Spike warships stopped at the pier not far away.

Immediately afterwards, teams of soldiers from the Shenwu Battalion came over carrying buckets of dark things.

Shen Yunpei couldn't wait to lie down and smell it, and immediately said excitedly: "It's oil, that's right."

"vomit."

Seeing this, the craftsman at the side almost vomited.

This thing looks dirtier than ditch water, and it can smell a stench from a long distance, and this old man even got down on it to smell it!
Seeing this, all the soldiers of the Shenwu Battalion couldn't help frowning.

Although they have gotten used to the smell in the past few days, they still can't stand it.

This one is good, it's like smelling the delicacies of mountains and seas!
Taichang didn't lie down to smell it, as long as he was sure it was this thing.

He raised his hand very simply and said, "Then let's start."

Shen Yunpei heard the words, but cautiously cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, why don't you go back first, this trial is a bit dangerous, the student almost burned someone at the beginning, after all, this thing itself can burn, and then use it If you are not careful, you will catch fire."

Just kidding, how can I go back?
I just want to take a look at it!

Otherwise, I'll just let you go to Yansui Town for a trial. Afraid of danger, can I let you try in the capital?

You don't know exactly what can be refined from this oil. If I am not watching, you may have to take a lot of detours.

Taichang shook his head without hesitation and said: "You start the trial, I have to see."

Uh, if this burns the emperor, it would be a heinous crime.

Shen Yunpei thought for a while, but cautiously persuaded: "Your Majesty, why don't you stand a little farther away? You stand so close, the students really dare not try."

Fine.

Taichang had no choice but to retreat to the eaves not far away.

Seeing this, Shen Yunpei called a group of craftsmen to open the copper steamer and pour barrels of oil into it.

Now these craftsmen are disgusted.

This thing is not only dark and dirty, but also smells very bad, pouring this thing is really a pain!

Seeing this, Taichang immediately summoned Jin Yiwei who was beside him to explain a few words.

Soon, the Jin Yiwei found a new cotton cloth from the warehouse next to it.

Taichang gestured again, and several Jinyiwei quickly tore up the cotton cloth.

The smell of this oil is really unpleasant, and there may be soot or something during the trial, so it's better to make a simple mask and wear it.

Soon, several Jin Yiwei followed his instructions and tore out a bunch of palm-wide cloth strips.

He directly picked up a piece of cloth to cover his nose and mouth, and then told a few Jin Yiwei to distribute a piece to everyone present.

This is similar to a mask, just tie it back.

Everyone didn't need him to teach, everyone just took the cloth strips and covered them.

The smell of this oil is really bad, and it will definitely make it easier to cover it with a cloth.

Next, the trial will begin.

Shen Yunpei saw that the steamer was almost empty, and immediately ordered someone to cover the lid, then lit the fire and boiled the water!

To be honest, it's kind of dangerous for him to do this.

You know, after petroleum distillation, gasoline will be produced, and gasoline cannot see an open flame.

It's too dangerous for him to steam directly with an open fire like steamed buns.

After thinking about it for a while, Taichang ordered a few masters of Jinyiwei to fetch a few buckets of water, soaked a few large cotton cloths and watched carefully.

At this time, it is naturally impossible for him to stop Shen Yunpei.

It's normal to take a risk by wanting to try out something new.

Just burn it, if it catches fire, put it out as soon as possible!
The fire was blazing, the water in the pot boiled quickly, and I didn't know what happened in the steamer.

After a while, the pipe connected to the iron bucket next to it began to emit gas, and after the gas came out, some things dripped along the way.

Shen Yunpei immediately lay down excitedly, took some with his hands, and put his nose in front of him to smell it.

To be honest, Taichang also wants to lie down and have a look at this moment, but he is afraid of disturbing others' trials.

He had no choice but to hold back and rush forward, standing under the eaves and watching.

I don't know how long it took, but there seemed to be no more gas coming out of the pipe, and nothing dripped down, so Shen Yunpei ordered someone to put out the fire in the stove.

The first step of this trial appears to be complete.

Taichang couldn't wait to run over, laying down in front of the iron bucket and saw that the bucket seemed to be filled with oil and water.

He touched it with his finger and smelled it again, and it really smelled like oil.

However, he couldn't smell what kind of oil it was.

Perhaps, this is a mixture of oil and water.

As for how to separate this oil into kerosene, gasoline, diesel, etc., don't try it for the time being.

He didn't dare to let Shen Yunpei use an open flame to separate the oil.

To be honest, it's a bit crazy for them to refine oil like this.

It is really too dangerous to refine oil with fire, and it is still flammable oil such as kerosene and gasoline.

The reason why there was no accident just now is probably because the oil is mixed with water vapor, so it cannot be burned.

After all, this crude oil was scooped directly from the ground without any treatment, and it was normal for it to contain moisture.

However, the separation of kerosene, gasoline and diesel seems to be impossible.

So, what to do?

Taichang couldn't help looking at the copper steamer and lost himself in thought.

(End of this chapter)