Steam power, as the most cutting-edge technological achievement of the capital, was Qin Mo's idea to be implemented in Wang's workshop. The capital is located in the north, where rivers freeze in winter, limiting the use of water-powered forging hammers. Besides, given their relationship with Wang Yushi, he couldn't keep it a secret from her any longer.
"Rumble... Rumble..."
The steam forging hammer spun faster and faster, finally pounding continuously onto an eighteen-pound cannon barrel. Forging cannon barrels was a cutting-edge technology that the officials had just mastered. This time, Qin Mo treated everyone equally, giving both the youngest and second-best cannons the same thing.
"Your workshops... all use this?"
"No, this is a newly developed piece of equipment. It's the most advanced equipment in the world today. Even high-ranking officials only have a few of these. There are also many water-powered forging hammers used in workshops. Sigh... When did you arrive?" Qin Mo was already used to Wang Yushi's silent appearance beside her. She had learned this from Heather in the Western Regions.
"...Just arrived..."
"Oh! Then let's have lunch together!... You didn't arrive right at mealtime, did you?!"
“............”
"I, the dignified Regent Emperor... am indeed a little hungry!"
Facing Qin Mo's clear eyes, Wang Yushi, for some reason, decided to stop pretending. "I'm just here to freeload, and I expect your concubine to serve me? So what!"
Thick blankets were hung on all four sides of the makeshift shed, which insulated them from the cold outside and blocked their view. Qin Mo, Kaihime, and Wang Yushi sat in a circle, with hot pot and dipping sauces laid out, ready to start cooking!
"Kai, stop fussing and start eating! There are no outsiders here!"
Qin Mo scooped a large spoonful of mutton into Kaihime's bowl, telling her not to serve anyone else. However, Kaihime's eyes lit up with admiration whenever she saw Wang Yushi, and she always acted as a maid, carefully serving her.
Kaihime has been in Daxia for eight years now, and she can recite Wang Yushi's deeds by heart. She is practically her idol! Both of them were born into nobility but were not valued by their families. Both of them joined the army to seek the right to freedom. Wang Yushi joined the suicide squad, and Kaihime also went to the battlefield in Fusang.
However, these past few days, Kaihime's feelings towards Wang Yushi have become somewhat complicated. She sensed a subtle intimacy between her and her husband. This is the Empress of Great Xia! Not the Empress of the Emperor of Fusang. It's not unusual for the Shogun of Fusang to have a romantic affair with the Emperor's Empress, but is Great Xia Fusang?
"New Year's Eve is approaching, are you still going back to Dayuan?"
"I'm not going back. I'll have to wait until next summer. By then, the production lines outside will be almost ready for commissioning!"
"I heard that two more of your infantry regiments have encountered storms... and are seeking shelter in Tianjin!"
"Hmm! The imperial family has to perform ancestral rites during the Spring Festival. Let's give those people a heads-up and tell them not to cause any trouble. My Great Yuan has more than just three infantry regiments."
Wang Yushi gazed intently at Qin Mo, who was slurping his food, and placed a piece of food into his bowl.
"Come to the palace for New Year's Eve dinner!"
"Okay!" Qin Mo agreed without looking up, and quickly finished the food in her bowl.
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