Tang Dynasty: The pot is tied to the duck nest, the little rhinoceros is here!

"Then why not dig a well for water?"

"Drilling a well? Drilling a well is easier said than done. Besides, how much water can you get from a single well?"

This is undoubtedly a drop in the ocean compared to the extent of the drought.

Jiang Fan thought for a moment and said, "We must drill a well. Given the current drought, the only solution is to send a heavy rain."

Upon hearing Jiang Fan's words, not only Wei Zheng was dumbfounded, but Li Shimin was equally dumbfounded.

The sun is so strong it's melting people, where's the rain coming from?

Ignoring their strange looks, Jiang Fan went outside and looked up at the sky.

There are still clouds high in the sky. Judging from the appearance, the moisture in the clouds is not enough to condense into raindrops and fall, so artificial intervention is necessary.

Thinking of this, Jiang Fan returned and said to Li Shimin:

"Uncle and Lord Wei, please wait a moment. I'll go back later and try to get you some rain tomorrow!"

Li Shimin stared blankly at Jiang Fan and said, "What? What? You...you can summon rain? Don't joke like that with your uncle!"

Seeing Li Shimin's bewildered expression, Jiang Fan smiled and said:

"This concerns matters of national importance, how could I joke with you, Uncle? Besides, look up at the sky, there's still moisture in those clouds."

It's just that the water vapor can't condense into raindrops, so it's not falling for the time being. We just need to find a way to get the water vapor out of the clouds...

"Wait, what did you say? Clouds? Water vapor? Raindrops? Why does my uncle know all these words?"

But when they're put together, my aunt's husband can't understand it anymore.

"It's okay if you don't understand, just wait for my message."

Jiang Fan slowly said that he had previously seen videos about artificial rainmaking when he was bored, so he had some understanding of it.

After Jiang Fan finished speaking, he turned around and waved to Xiao Sizi: "Sizi, let's go! Come back later."

Little Sizi was watching her older siblings eat popsicles with great interest.

Upon hearing Jiang Fan's words, it immediately turned around and charged towards Jiang Fan with its short legs.

Running and shouting, "Brother, I'm here—"

"Slow down, don't fall..."

Then Jiang Fan opened his arms and hugged Xiao Sizi, before walking outside to the stroller.

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Upon returning, Jiang Fan immediately took out his phone and dialed Wang Hao's number:

"Hey Wang Hao, do you know if you can get your hands on a launcher and rockets for artificial rainmaking?"

Wang Hao, on the other end of the phone, was completely stunned after hearing Jiang Fan's words.

What did I hear?

They want to buy artificial rainmaking launchers and rockets? Is Brother Fan changing careers to compete with the Dragon King for business?

"Feed? Wang Hao, is there any way? If not, some silver ore will do!"

Jiang Fan didn't hear a response from Wang Hao on the phone for a long time and even thought there was something wrong with Wang Hao's phone. In fact, artificial rainmaking does not necessarily require launchers and rockets.

Artificial rainmaking mainly involves introducing catalysts (such as silver iodide) into clouds to encourage water droplets to grow and form precipitation.

There are many ways to send catalysts into the air; one method is to place ground-based smokestacks on the windward slope.

The burning flames carry the silver iodide catalyst into the cloud via rising air currents.

Drones can also be used, but neither of these methods is as effective as rocket-launched projectiles for artificial rainmaking.

This is also why Jiang Fan was so confident. As for silver iodide, it is a dangerous chemical that is easily used to make explosives.

Although individual buying and selling is prohibited, they are still relatively easy to obtain.

The price is relatively high, but compared to getting an ID card, this shouldn't be too difficult for Wang Hao.

"Silver oxide? I have a friend who works at a chemical plant, he can get some."

"As for the launch pad for artificial rainmaking and the rockets, are you sure you still want to buy them? If so, I'll ask around."

"Of course I'll buy it!"

"Then I'll ask around for you."

After speaking, Wang Hao ended the call.

About twenty minutes later, Wang Hao called Jiang Fan back and said, "Brother Fan, it's all sorted out, but we don't have many rockets. We can only gather about ten, and each one costs more than four thousand."

There was only one launch pad, which was discarded by the meteorological bureau, but it was still usable.

However, the price is a bit higher than the purchase price, bringing the total to 300,000.

After listening to the conversation over the phone, Jiang Fan nodded: "No problem, it will be delivered tomorrow."

After finishing his business, Jiang Fan took Xiao Sizi back home.

the next day.

Wang Hao arranged for people to bring over all the equipment for artificial rainmaking.

Jiang Fan first transported the launch pad to the Tang Dynasty. At this time, Li Shimin was already waiting in Xiao Sizi's palace.

When he saw the rocket launcher being brought over, Li Shimin went to greet it:

"Jiang Fan, what is this thing you brought? Why does it look strange? And these two wheels underneath..."

"Uncle, now is not the time to discuss the wheels. Quickly send someone to move this to an open area. Remember, it's not heavy, but have two people pull it. Don't break it, and don't touch any of the parts!"

"Okay, okay, you can trust your uncle to handle things!"

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he instructed Zhang Anan:

"Ananda, quickly send someone to help move things. Find someone quick and efficient."

"I will go immediately!"

Zhang Anan hadn't gone far when he encountered Cheng Yaojin. Cheng Yaojin had come early that morning to pay his respects to Empress Zhangsun and was accompanying the Emperor.

I don't know when it happened, but I found myself hiding in the shade under a tree, fanning myself with my palm.

However, the effect was not good; sweat kept pouring down his forehead.

Although my hands are quite large, they are still far smaller than an electric fan.

Just then, Cheng Yaojin saw Zhang Anan come out.

He hurried over and asked, "General Zhang, why are you out here?"

Zhang Anan bowed to Cheng Yaojin and said, "His Majesty has asked me to find a few clever people to help move the things!"

"A quick-witted one? Well, what a coincidence, I am quick-witted!"

Cheng Yaojin's eagerness to volunteer impressed Zhang Anan, who laughed and said, "General Cheng is more than just clever, but... General Cheng alone isn't enough!"

"Sure thing, my Momo should be off duty by now. I'll go and call him over. Those Imperial Guards he's with are all quick-witted."

"Is this enough?"

Zhang Anan couldn't find fault with the person recommended by Cheng Yaojin.

Cheng Chumo, the General of the Imperial Guard, though young, was already quite popular among these young noblemen.

He has already shown his talent, so letting him come is a good choice.

A short while later, Cheng Chumo arrived, panting, with his Imperial Guard brothers.

The armor he wore was now so hot from the sun that it was almost burning to the touch.

One can only imagine how hot Cheng Chumo and the others must have been, wrapped up in the armor.