Even though Li Jin Nian knew how to make gunpowder, if he wanted to use gunpowder in the military…
The cannon was undoubtedly the greatest weapon.
Ancient cannons and modern cannons had the same firing range.
It was impossible to rely on the gunpowder explosion behind to push the bullet out. Then, the bullet exploded.
The difference was the accuracy and range, as well as the firing method of the bullet.
Ancient cannons used gunpowder, which had low explosive power and low pressure.
To solve this problem, he had to use the forging method.
Wrought iron was steel, and the barrel made of steel was definitely harder than iron and could withstand higher pressure.
If Li Jin Nian wanted to maximize the power of the cannon, he had to increase the explosive power of the gunpowder.
This was simple. He could achieve it by mixing the raw materials of the gunpowder.
However, the explosive power of gunpowder had increased. If the pressure in the barrel did not keep up, it would be very dangerous.
It was very likely that the gunpowder would explode.
At that time, the enemy would not be injured and would directly blow him up into the sky.
Therefore, this forging method was just right. It could solve Li Jin Nian's urgent need.
……
After leaving the cabinet mansion, Li Jin Nian did not stay idle.
He planned to make a trip to the Ministry of Works.
The Ministry of Works was the agency that managed the nation's engineering affairs.
He is in charge of the construction of civil engineering, the use of utensils, the method of dredging canals and weirs, and the law of supplying hundreds of millions of mausoleums.
All civil engineering, water conservancy projects, machine manufacturing projects, including military equipment, firearms, military equipment, mining, smelting, textile and other official industries throughout the country were all managed, and they were in charge of a part of the financial currency and unified weights and measures.
Whether it was manufacturing firearms and cannons or forging iron into steel, they all needed the assistance of the Ministry of Works.
Just as Li Jin Nian was about to go straight to the Ministry of Works, the generals who held military power called out to him again.
"Lord Li, it's already noon. Why don't we have a meal together?”
"After dinner, we would like to invite you to the army to talk about forming an alliance with the Thirty-Three Countries of the Western Region.”
The leader said.
"Alright."
Li Jin Nian thought for a moment and agreed.
Because it was indeed time for dinner, they still had to eat.
Moreover, he was not in a hurry to make cannons and steel.
Now, they already had a plan to deal with the Xiongnu people. It was only a matter of time before the cannons with high destructive power appeared.
Li Jin Nian also wanted to see what Da Feng's army looked like.
If the quality of the army was too poor, even if they had the best weapons and equipment, they might not be able to win on the battlefield.
……
The location of the meal was at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant.
It was the most famous restaurant in the capital.
When Li Jin Nian and the others arrived, the seats downstairs were packed, and business was booming.
According to what Li Jin Nian knew, the expenses of the Drunken Immortal Restaurant were not low.
Normally, a meal would cost at least five taels.
If it was a private room upstairs, a table would cost ten taels, which was double the price.
But even so, the Drunken Immortal Restaurant was still full at mealtime.
Although these generals held high positions and had high salaries, their pockets were cleaner than their faces.
Because the national treasury was empty, many soldiers in the army could not receive their salaries.
Left with no choice, these generals with a conscience had no choice but to put in their own income.
Therefore, he had spent a lot of money to invite Li Jin Nian to the Drunken Immortal Restaurant for a meal today.
It showed their sincerity.
The shopkeeper also knew that these guests had extraordinary identities, so the kitchen gave them priority in serving their dishes.
After a while, the dishes were all served.
Looking at the steaming dishes on the table, Li Jin Nian had an appetite at first.
"Assistant Minister Li, please go ahead."
The leading general smiled at him.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony."
Li Jin Nian smiled back.
He was indeed hungry.
She picked up a piece of red braised pork and put it in her mouth, but the smile on her face instantly disappeared.
"This is the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, known as the number one delicacy in the capital?”
Li Jin Nian could not help but frown.
When the other generals saw the expression on his face, they thought that there was something wrong with the plate of red braised pork.
Hence, they all picked up a piece and put it into their mouths.
"That's strange. There's nothing wrong with this Red Braised Meat at all. In fact, it feels even more delicious than the ones I cooked before.”
The generals were puzzled.
Everyone's eyes fell on Li Jin Nian.
"Assistant Minister Li, is there a problem with the meat?”
"No problem."
"It's just not delicious." Li Jin Nian shook his head.”
“……”
The generals looked at each other, speechless.
In their eyes, the Drunken Immortal Restaurant was already a rare delicacy in the world.
Their culinary skills could definitely be considered the peak of Da Feng. Even the imperial chefs of the imperial palace might not be able to compare.
However, Li Jin Nian said it wasn't delicious.
The generals felt that it was indeed ridiculous.
"Could it be that Assistant Minister Li has eaten something even more delicious than the Drunken Immortal Restaurant?”
a general asked.
"Yes, I have."
Li Jin Nian nodded.
Before he transmigrated, he felt that even the food in the school cafeteria was better than the food in the Drunken Immortal Restaurant.
It wasn't that the food made by the Drunken Immortal Restaurant wasn't edible.
However, in Li Jin Nian's opinion, it was not even close to being delicious.
"Oh, where did Assistant Minister Li eat?”
The generals said in disbelief.
After all, in their eyes, the Drunken Immortal Restaurant was already the ceiling of delicacies in the world.
“……”
The generals 'question stumped Li Jin Nian.
It wasn't that he didn't know the answer, but that he couldn't say it.
After thinking for a moment, he raised his head and looked at everyone.
"Generals, please follow me."
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