Upon returning to the manor, Lin Yun greeted her parents and then went to her room.
She took out a letter that Su Peisheng had secretly slipped to her from under the covers. She had been so busy all day that she had almost forgotten about it.
The letter was sealed with sealing wax, and there were no words on the envelope, but it felt heavy to the touch.
It's obvious that there's more than just a thin sheet of paper inside.
She carefully used a knife to pry open the sealing wax, took out the paper inside, unfolded it, and found that it was a diagram of the structure of a firearm.
The lines on the drawing are fine and complex, and it is covered with dense text and dimensions.
Lin Yun's eyes quickly swept across the blueprints. Her brows furrowed; she had promised Fourth Master she would help modify the firearms, but she hadn't expected him to send the blueprints so soon.
Lin Yun immediately recognized it as a design drawing for a matchlock musket commonly used by the Qing army during the Kangxi era.
Compared to modern firearms, this matchlock gun was not only bulky, but also far inferior in range and accuracy.
At the end of the letter, the Fourth Prince wrote in simple handwriting: "Give it to the guard Wang Defa after you have revised it."
The handwriting is steady and powerful, exuding an unquestionable authority.
Lin Yun laid the blueprints flat on the table, her fingertips gently tracing the lines, memories of participating in the military club during her university years flooding her mind.
At that time, she was very interested in military equipment, especially the construction principles of firearms.
Although it was just an amateur study, she had a vivid memory of many details thanks to her excellent memory.
Now, with the blessing of the spiritual spring water, those hazy memories surged back like a tide, becoming incredibly clear, even reaching the level of photographic memory.
That's why she dared to accept the job.
"To what extent should the modifications be considered appropriate?"
She didn't know how advanced Western firearms had become at the same time. If she modified them too advancedly, would she be considered a monster?
So let's start with a basic upgrade version.
Taking a deep breath, she began to carefully analyze the design on the blueprints.
At this time, firearms were mainly matchlock guns and flintlock guns. Although the technology was relatively mature, there was still much room for improvement in range, accuracy and loading speed.
She picked up a pen and quickly sketched on the paper.
First, she decided to improve the rifling design of the barrel to increase the spin stability of the bullet, thereby improving accuracy.
Secondly, she simplified the loading process by referencing the breech-loading method of modern rifles, which greatly improved the firing rate.
Finally, she optimized the gunpowder formula, reducing smoke production and preventing the shooter's position from being revealed.
Time ticked by, and Lin Yun was so engrossed in her design that she didn't even hear Xiao Tao knocking on the door.
It wasn't until Xiao Tao pushed open the door and softly called out, "Miss, it's midnight, you should rest," that Lin Yun came back to her senses, looked up at the window, and realized that the night was already deep.
"Okay, I'll go to sleep in a bit." She smiled at Xiao Tao, then lowered her head to continue refining the drawings.
Seeing her focused expression, Xiao Tao didn't dare to disturb her and quietly slipped out.
In the dead of night, Lin Yun finally finished the design.
She stretched and looked at her work with satisfaction.
This revised blueprint not only retains the basic structure of ancient firearms but also incorporates the essence of modern technology.
Although limited by current materials and technology, it is impossible to completely replicate the performance of modern firearms, but it has already far surpassed the level of this era.
She carefully folded the drawings, put them in the envelope, and resealed it with sealing wax.
He summoned Xiao Tao and instructed her, "Have Wang Defa come over first thing tomorrow morning. I have something to give him."
Xiao Tao, still half asleep, nodded in agreement, a hint of doubt flashing through her mind, but she didn't ask any further questions.
After washing up, Lin Yun drank a small cup of spiritual spring water and went to sleep.
The next morning, Wang Defa arrived as promised.
He was burly and walked with a steady gait, clearly a trained martial artist. Upon seeing Lin Yun, he bowed respectfully: "What are your orders, Miss?"
Lin Yun handed him the envelope and whispered, "This is what Fourth Master wants. You must deliver it to him personally."
Wang Defa took the envelope with a solemn expression: "Miss, rest assured, this servant will definitely take care of it."
Regardless of how he contacted them, Lin Yun forgot about the matter after Wang Defa left.
It's a new day again!
After washing up and eating breakfast, Lin Yun made some plans in her mind.
She decided to launch a "free makeup trial" event on the opening day of the shop in order to attract customers and make the rouge shop famous.
So, as soon as they arrived at the shop, Lin Yun gathered everyone together.
He announced loudly, "Today we are preparing for the opening, and there will be a 'free makeup trial' event."
Customers can experience our full makeup service as soon as they enter the store.
Everyone looked puzzled upon hearing this.
Free? Makeup trial? Wouldn't everyone come and join the fun? How would we make money then?
Liu Qing, being quick-witted, stepped forward and asked, "Miss, do you want us to learn before we test the makeup on the guests?"
Lin Yun nodded: "Exactly. From today onwards, you will pair up and practice makeup techniques with each other. Make sure you do it quickly and well."
She paused, then added, "After the makeup trial, we will recommend suitable blush products to customers, but we will never force them to buy them."
"Yes, Miss." Learning makeup is something every girl wants to learn.
So, Lin Yun began assigning tasks.
She tasked Manager Chen with designing the makeup trial area, requiring an elegant and comfortable environment that would make customers feel relaxed.
Li Shun led his men to inventory the stock to ensure that there were enough rouge samples needed for the makeup trials;
Accountant Zhang and several servants were responsible for making flyers, which specified the details of the event and the shop's address.
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