Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 591 The right to know Hangzhou military affairs 36
Zhang Ling's tone trembled, his eyes sparkled with excitement, and he said excitedly: "Shan Zhang, my classmates with Shiro, Gu Mingshu, and Zhao Changde successfully developed xanthate yesterday, and the research was successful."

"What, xanthate, what are you talking about xanthate?" Wang Xiu was stunned for a moment. It wasn't that the black medicine was granulated, but that it went directly past the black medicine and successfully exploded the xanthate.

This, how is this possible?In just a few years, xanthate was achieved, which is what he called nitroglycerin in private. With the existing technology and conditions, he only gave theoretical support, which was not complete. How could it be successful?Zhang Ling actually said that it was successful, it seems that the joke is a bit big!
"The sampling test was successful, xanthate, it's absolutely true." Zhang Ling said in an affirmative tone.

"Nitroglycerine?" Wang Xiu's eyes were shining with surprise, and thousands of thoughts flashed in his heart, always feeling unreal, so his eyes turned to Lin Silang.He understands that the process of making nitroglycerin sounds very simple, but the actual process is extremely difficult. Just dropping glycerin into mixed acid for nitration, there is a huge risk. If there is a loud noise, it will be over. .

Now, he still can't believe it completely, his heart speeds up by a third, almost on the verge of his mouth, and his head is in chaos.

Lin Silang was not good at speaking, but he still said excitedly: "It is said that it is to surprise the head of the mountain. Our classmates, according to the equations and principles given by the teacher, continue to carry out experiments, and finally create it, but it is very unstable."

"Unstable, did you hurt anyone?" Wang Xiu was taken aback. The nitroglycerin was not treated, but it was very unstable. Just as he thought just now, if one link is not handled properly, the loss will be heavy!Even a non-standard touch, even a little friction with static electricity, will cause uncontrollable consequences.

"The amount is very small, and the head of the mountain has also indicated that nothing happened." Zhang Ling had a fat face and smiled like Maitreya Bodhisattva.

"It's as good as it didn't hurt anyone!" Wang Xiu heaved a sigh of relief. He never wanted the elite students to have any mistakes. He would rather exchange the value of these students all the way, or even the whole of Jiangbei.Also, if the land is lost, it can be regained; if the population is reduced, it can also encourage fertility, but talents across the ages are rare, especially cutting-edge talents across the ages, they are simply diamonds on the crown, if you miss it, you may lose hundreds of years , he will never allow this to happen.

Seeing Wang Xiu's surprise, his first reaction was to be concerned about their comfort. Lin Silang was deeply moved and said excitedly: "Xie Shanzhang is worried, the students can have today because of the guidance of the Shanzhang, and there are precautions marked by the Shanzhang. , we are not in any danger."

Wang Xiu blushed a little. He was just theoretically providing yellow xanthate production process and raw material instructions. The raw material formula was required, and there were some incomplete procedures. s things.

The success of the actual development of Xanthoyao is definitely due to the efforts of these young people. He is a little thankful for his persistence all the time, never pointing fingers, never interfering with other people's research, so as not to mislead the direction of technological development.

He thought of the violent killing of xanthate again, and felt that it was necessary to remind him seriously, and he couldn't help but worry: "xanthate is extremely unstable. Before it can be stabilized, it must not be used in large doses. You must be cautious and careful, and you can't be careless at all. Understand. ?"

"Students understand." Zhang Ling was still very excited. He was also one of the participants. He witnessed the power and was extremely excited.

Zong Liang had studied chemistry, but he didn't study it deeply, and he didn't want to waste time on those boring knowledge, but he didn't know what nitroglycerin was, and he didn't have much interest. He asked, "Fatty, how powerful is it?"

"Give me a small piece, it can overturn the whole house." Zhang Ling rolled his eyes and looked at Zong Liang contemptuously, as if looking at an ignorant guy
Zong Liang's eyelids twitched, and regardless of being scorned by others, he clicked his tongue and said, "It's so powerful, if it's made into a firearm, wouldn't it be invincible and take all attacks?"

"Put more than a dozen catties on the gate of the city, and the iron gate will collapse for you." Zhang Ling once again despised Zong Liang, with a slightly complacent expression on his face.

Wang Xiu glanced at Zong Liang, and said with a smile: "It's early, you haven't even achieved the minimum stability, so you can't use it in actual combat. Otherwise, you haven't killed the enemy, but you have suffered heavy casualties. In the end, the gain outweighs the loss."

"Shanchang, the damage is too large, I'm afraid it's against the heavenly relationship." Lin Silang said nonchalantly. When he saw the power of the explosion, he first thought of blood flowing into rivers, limbs and arms, and he couldn't help but panic.

Wang Xiu's smile stopped abruptly, and she said sternly: "Being kind to the enemy is cruel to yourself. Remember, this is not against the heavens. It is cruel to the enemy, but it is kind to my subjects. Today, we do not invent yellow Medicine, sooner or later someone else will discover it, and by then it will be too late even if you want to catch up.”

Seeing Wang Xiu's serious face, Zhang Ling didn't know the danger of xanthate.After witnessing the tragic scene after the explosion yesterday, Lin Silang had a dispute with Gu Liang, Zhao Fei and others.Gu Liang and Zhao Fei believe that xanthophyll can be used as a sharp weapon in the army if it is handled stably. Dare to imagine.

"Killing is too sharp!" Lin Silang didn't dare to refute Wang Xiu, but still resisted.

"The righteousness of the country, you should understand the trade-offs. You only see the side of killing, but you don't think about the benefits of the country and the people. Xanthate is economical and affordable. It is absolutely convenient to use in mines, roads and bridges, and water conservancy." Wang Xiu I didn't say too much, sometimes people can't force it, just click as far as it goes.

He changed the subject again, and said seriously: "Xanthate is extremely unstable, and it will explode if shaken slightly. It must be resolved as soon as possible, at least it can be loaded and transported."

Zhang Ling looked embarrassed, hesitated for a long time, and then said: "There is no good way for now, but we will find a way."

"Don't worry, take your time." Wang Xiu understands that the birth of nitroglycerin is already an anomaly, and it must not be forced to encourage it. It is better to let nature take its course, so as not to draw a tiger and become an anti-dog.

He thought about it for a long time, and decided to give some encouragement, before he said softly: "I thought it would take 20 years for people to see it, but I didn't expect you to succeed in a few years. It is inevitable to leave a name in history. Hey, if you have xanthate, you can make the youth What kind of situation will it be when the mold medicine is made, one attack and one defense, I am looking forward to it!"

Zong Liang was very envious. Wang Xiu put penicillium on par with xanthate, which surprised him very much. He made up his mind to do a good job in medical treatment, and paid attention to it from time to time, at least he could get a share of the pie.Don't think that he is utilitarian, no one can refuse eternal beauty, he can't, and neither can Wang Xiu.

"Immediately report to the imperial court... No, I will personally draft the secret performance, report to the empress dowager and the two governments, and must be disposed of properly." Wang Xiu had a different idea. Xanthophyll is a military weapon, and it must not be placed or used. Outflow must be included in the military.

He looked extremely excited, and said solemnly: "Wu Xuan came at the right time. He invested all [-] yuan in research funds and accelerated the construction of the academy. He announced that he was a teacher to promote culture and education. He invited wealthy businessmen and Confucians from all over the world to help the academy. Donate [-] yuan Those with more money will leave their names on the Wenlin Monument of the academy. By the way, I need to ask my elder sister to help me more. First, I will ask the department store to borrow [-] guan, which will be used to study the stability of xanthate. If it is not enough, I will find a way. Don’t let outsiders know the details.”

Zong Liang had a toothache, one hundred thousand pennies was not enough!It is simply a machine that eats money. How could he have imagined that it would be difficult to develop some epoch-making item, and it would be considered lucky to be able to stop it with hundreds of thousands of pens!

Fat Dun, set up a research institute, and you will be in charge of the institute. Maybe the imperial court will recruit you, and at that time, part of the military supervisory department can be transferred over. "

Zhang Ling had never thought of being an official, Wang Xiu's meaning was very clear, and he would definitely give him an official position, making him frown, he really didn't want to be an official!

Seeing Zhang Ling's embarrassed face, Zong Liang couldn't help rolling his eyes, and teased: "Fatty, you just pretend to be serious. If xanthate comes out, I have to give you a right choice. Maybe there will be a book Zuo Lang."

Wang Xiu smiled and did not speak. People have their own aspirations. Zhang Ling and Lin Silang did not want to be officials, and he would never force them. Giving them a loose official background is also a kind of honor, which can inspire scholars engaged in research. Officials should have an attitude.

When Xanthate was born, Wang Xiuzai was overjoyed, and the political structure of the imperial court was greatly adjusted.

Zhang Shuye ceased to know the Privy Council affairs, and was changed to be a scholar of Baohedian, Changhua Army Jiedu Envoy, and Kaifu Yitong Sansi to know the Shangqing Palace; Xu Han returned to the court as Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Lu Haowen was the Minister of the Ministry of War, Quan Kaifeng stayed behind, and Wang Lunquan was the Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

Zhu Lian issued an edict to officially set up the Privy Council Department of the Army, Liu Guangshi served as the Deputy Capital Officer, Xin Bing served as the Privy Council Du Chengzhi, Cai Yiren served as the Privy Council's direct bachelor, and was in charge of both the Military Division and the Machine Speed ​​Division; Judging Taifu Temple, in charge of banking, coins, and maritime affairs, the two masters can be regarded as high-ranking and powerful!
Han Xuanzhou, the former servant of the household department, was very tragic. As a direct scholar of Baowen Pavilion, he was educated in the Huaiyang Army, comforted by Jingdong East Road, and left the center of power. It can be seen that his official career has come to an end.

The most important secret was delivered to Guantang in less than two days, and it was listed as a top secret that only the two governments and the military department of the capital knew.

Liu Guangshi didn't believe at all that a few boys with no hair at all could make xanthophyll ten times more powerful than black medicine and fierce fire oil, isn't that nonsense!Tan Shiji, Xu Han and Xin Bing were also skeptical, and Wang Xiu sent Zhang Ling and Lin Silang to go there.

After five years of experience in the frontier, Xu Han is no longer the stubborn and ignorant scholar in the Jingkang period, but he still finds it hard to understand how powerful xanthate can be?It was appalling, beyond his knowledge, and it would be great if it was true.

Liu Guangshi disapproved very much, and said disdainfully: "I have always been in the army, and I know very well that gunpowder is sharp. It has been heard for dozens of miles, and within fifty steps, the armor is torn apart. As you say, dozens of catties of yellow medicine, not to mention the city gate. , wouldn’t it be possible to blow up the city walls, and what would you need to use siege equipment in future battles, use goose holes to approach the city gates, and light xanthate, what kind of battles are you going to fight?”

Lin Silang was not good at words, and when he saw the court full of important officials, he had already panicked. Zhang Ling, who is known as a fat man, was different. He had been in contact with Youqin Moyan since he was a child, and he was influenced by Qin Moyan. Afraid of those high officials.

Seeing Liu Guangshi spraying dung in his mouth, pretending to understand without understanding, he felt extremely contemptuous in his heart, immediately rolled his eyes, and sneered: "What the Taiwei said is that there is xanthate long ago, and the captives will not be rampant. .”

"You." Liu Guangshi blushed and trembled all over his body.

When the Jin army went south, he was the commander in chief of the Huai River defense, but he was broken through to Suzhou by Wushu, approaching along the Huai River.He didn't take the initiative to fight, but ordered all the ministries to stick to the pass, regardless of Xuzhou's back and forth.

When the Jin army was retreating northward, it was dawdling. It was like seeing the Jin army off. It was all thanks to Wang Xiu's surprise attack on the Jin army.

Being able to join the army as a deputy capital is not because of his ability, but because of the compromise of various political forces. It can only be said that his old Liu family's ancestral grave is full of smoke, and a mediocre general is exactly what the two governments need.Being exposed, he was very angry with Zhang Ling. If he hadn't been afraid of Wang Xiu, he would have been furious long ago, so he wouldn't be willing.

Tan Shiji frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Bold, you can talk about the generals of the court?
Zhang Ling was not afraid, and said loudly: "Master, in order to develop xanthate, our brothers have not slacked off for five years, and almost died several times. The mountain leader confessed to contribute to the court, but was questioned by the soldiers. If we knew it was sold to the businessman who opened the mine, we Brother has already become rich."

Tan Shiji was also afraid of Wang Xiu, so he curled his lips and didn't say much.

Xin Bing said indifferently: "You two came, why didn't you bring xanthate?"

"Xanthate is extremely unstable, and it will explode when shaken slightly. Hangzhou is not close to Xingzai, and the head of the mountain is afraid of accidents on the road."

Only then did Tan Shiji realize that Wang Xiu said that xanthate was not easy to transport, and asked the Privy Council to send a general to Hangzhou to inspect it. He couldn't help but wondered, "Why is xanthate so troublesome as you said, since it is inconvenient to transport, what do you need to do?"

Zhang Ling frowned slightly, and said lightly: "Xanthate is also called nitroglycerin, which means that the main ingredient is nitroglycerin. Oh, how to configure it needs to be kept secret. Once the country's sharp weapon spreads, the harm will be great."

Cai Yi smiled heartily and said, "We don't understand even if we say it."

Tan Shiji was displeased, but in front of several members of the Privy Council, it was inconvenient to argue with the boy, and he lost face, so he swallowed hard and endured it.

Zhu Shengfei didn't speak, he didn't want to get involved.

"The power of xanthate may be sharp, but it is not easy to transport, and it will hurt people if it is shaken lightly. How can it be made into a sharp weapon and transported thousands of miles away to kill the enemy?" Liu Guangshi said with a cold smile, although he is not a good general in the field , but also battle-tested, with a certain strategic vision, can see the disadvantages of xanthate at a glance.

Tan Shiji, Zhu Shengfei and even Cai Yi frowned, focusing on Zhang Ling to see how he would explain.

(End of this chapter)