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He slowly set down the yellow blueprint in his hand, which depicted a large black iron ball, seemingly lost in thought.
Looking over, it was indeed not the same Chancellor as before; he had grown somewhat plump but appeared even more imposing!
Although he often stayed in the Firearms Workshop and listened to the Guard Soldiers outside, the emperor had changed.
After taking a few steps, he bent down and said, "I am Firearms Workshop Master Craftsman Tu Fei, paying my respects to Chancellor. I didn't expect the Chancellor to have such refined interests and come to inspect the Firearms Workshop."
Li Gang slightly bowed as well, returning the greeting. This was a very important talent, overseeing major affairs of the Firearms Workshop, so he could not be negligent.
He said, "Master Tuo, there is no need for such formality. You are indeed a learned person, so focused on studying the blueprints."
The Personal Guard Commander also introduced the Chancellor, who was accompanied by two other dignitaries, the heads of the Imperial Guard Cavalry.
Turning to Master Tuo, he spoke with some authority: "Master Tuo, these two are also here for inspection; they are respectively the Cavalry Commander and the Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guards. Please greet them!"
The white-haired Master Tuo felt somewhat surprised; it was rare to see so many high-ranking officials. Had something significant happened?
He greeted both of them in turn and performed a bow.
Qin Feng and Di Wu also slightly returned the gesture, showing their respect.
Once Tu Fei understood their purpose for coming, he left the table and explained that this Firearms Workshop was not simple; without his guidance and explanation, they would likely not understand it.
Following this direction, they walked forward, passing several large Iron Furnaces, where molten iron glowed red hot and flowed out through long iron troughs.
Li Gang was somewhat astonished; shouldn't this be a workshop for manufacturing Firearms?
Why were there so many melting metal Iron Furnaces used for forging iron weapons?
He asked, "Master Tuo, why are there so many Iron Furnaces, and why are there so many craftsmen working here?"
The white-haired Master Craftsman Tu Fei stroked his long beard thoughtfully and smiled.
"The molten iron and steel from the Iron Furnace are used to create the metal parts of rockets, such as the Arrow."
"Those bow Gunpowder Arrows and crossbow Gunpowder Arrows have higher requirements; the Arrow must be sharp and lightweight, able to accurately strike the enemy and exert maximum power."
"These Arrows are also made by mixing different molten metals together and casting them, so they are different from the ordinary Arrows produced in military camps; they are crafted individually."
Li Gang and the others understood that the large Iron Furnace was used to forge iron Arrows as they continued walking forward.
The assembly line flowed with red liquid, with iron tables on both sides holding molds for casting Arrows.
Some molds were larger, others smaller, and the work being done on them was meticulous, requiring fine craftsmanship.
First, they needed to use iron spoons to pour the molten iron into the molds. Once the molten iron solidified, they would trim any rough edges, which was a rough estimate of completion.
Qin Feng watched with curiosity and admiration; it was impressive how they could focus on their work at such high temperatures—truly skilled craftsmen.
As they moved further ahead, things changed. Although it was still the large Iron Furnace, the iron spoons used by the craftsmen were several times larger, and the workers were taller and more muscular; otherwise, they couldn't endure this hard labor.
The molds on the tables were also dozens of times larger, and the items being cast were many times bigger than an Arrow; they were large circular shapes, likely intended for round objects.
Unable to contain his curiosity, Qin Feng immediately asked.
"Master Tuo, what are those circular molds for? They are so much larger and require more molten metal to create."
Tu Fei's smiling face lost some of its cheerfulness as he grew serious and a bit worried.
He immediately bent down to Li Gang in a deep bow, showing great respect and a hint of fear.
"Report Chancellor, those are the latest firearms developed by humans, called Thunderballs. They have immense destructive power and are already in production."
"Not yet reported to the Privy Council, the invention and production of significant firearms must be reported to the Privy Council. To avoid wasting time, please handle this lightly, so that no one faces the death penalty."
"The person is loyal to the country. During idle time, I also heard the Guard Soldiers outside causing chaos. The Jin Army will definitely reach Tokyo City; the troops from ordinary provinces are no match for them. Therefore, I secretly forged these weapons, and I ask for leniency in handling this matter, Chancellor."
Qin Feng was somewhat worried. He had actually started forging firearms without reporting to the Privy Council, which was quite disrespectful.
The invention and manufacturing of significant firearms must be reported to the Privy Council before mass production can proceed, as they are powerful weapons that should not be taken lightly.
Di Wu was also surprised that this old craftsman with a head full of white hair dared to forge weapons on his own; it was quite bold.
Li Gang first looked at him seriously, then burst into laughter, finding it somewhat strange.
This person must also be loyal to the country. The court has many incompetent officials, and the silver allocated to the Workshop is often insufficient, as are the materials.
Yet he persists in forging powerful firearms; he is undoubtedly loyal and quite capable.
He said, "Master Tuo, I do not blame you and will not pursue your mistakes. To have developed such excellent firearms is truly remarkable; there is hope in dealing with the Jin Army."
Looking at Qin Feng and Di Wu beside him, he knew they were somewhat puzzled. This person had committed a crime, yet he was being let off.
He continued, "The Privy Council is the highest military institution in the country, but there are too many major affairs. It gathers significant matters from across the nation. New firearms must be reported to the Privy Council for their review, which takes about a week."
"By then, it might indeed be too late for major affairs; this is correct."
Qin Feng and Di Wu listened and felt it made sense. The firearms had already been developed, yet reporting for review would take seven days—too long.
Military situations on the front lines change rapidly; even within a few hours, significant changes can occur, putting them at a greater disadvantage.
Developing powerful firearms and producing larger quantities is extremely important.
Tu Fei saw that the Chancellor not only did not punish him but also praised him a bit, making him very happy.
Nodding and bowing, they were very respectful, assuring that they would produce more and serve him.
Li Gang was even more curious; after all, it was just a black iron ball. How powerful could it be?
He asked, "Master Tuo, how powerful is the Thunder Cannon? It looks quite ordinary."
Master Craftsman Tu Fei knew they did not understand the power of the Thunder Cannon, so he began to explain.
"The most impressive aspect of the Thunder Cannon is not just its outer round iron shell, but also the gunpowder inside. It is made from over ten kinds of explosive materials mixed together, including rosin and sulfur. Just getting the proportions of the gunpowder materials right has caused dozens of accidents; it has been quite challenging."
"It also took a considerable amount of time to develop. The explosive power is immense, with an effective range of several meters, capable of blowing everything into pieces, including people and stones."
"The firing range is also quite long; it can hit targets several dozen meters away. The lethality is terrifying, able to kill or severely injure enemies rushing forward, forcing them to flee in panic."
Qin Feng and Di Wu were both very surprised. Such powerful firearms could turn anything within several meters into fragments, including stones.
However, it was much easier than engaging in direct combat with broadswords and spears.
As long as they stood at the Tokyo City Gate and continuously fired the Thunder Cannon at them, it would be enough to kill countless Jin Soldiers and Bandits.
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