The hustle and bustle outside did not affect Gongshujia. His Majesty and the Crown Prince personally came to Gongshujia, and Gongshujia was also on high alert.
The Mohist people also came along. When they learned that Gongshujia had invented gunpowder, many of them became very interested.
Arriving at the place where Gongshujia was researching gunpowder, Zhao Qingrui looked at the mess around him and felt sad.
The later generations were able to become so powerful at the cost of countless lives.
Under the leadership of Gongshu Yu, Ying Zheng looked at the big pit created by the gunpowder, and a fiery look flashed in his eyes.
The power of this gunpowder is even stronger than you can imagine. If used on the battlefield, it will definitely play an unparalleled role.
"Your Majesty, this is the pit caused by gunpowder. I will not take Your Majesty to the experimental room. It is too dangerous there." Gongshu Yu said seriously.
"Well, I'll just take a look here." Ying Zheng nodded.
"How long will it take you to use such a powerful weapon on the battlefield?" Ying Zheng looked at Gongshu Yu.
"We haven't figured out the most suitable ratio for gunpowder yet, and it's flammable and explosive, so it won't work for now." Gongshu Yu said respectfully. This thing was too unstable, and he couldn't guarantee it at all.
"Father, this thing is very dangerous. We can't be impatient." Zhao Qingrui advised, so as to prevent his father from doing something stupid.
"In that case, you should devote all your efforts to the research of gunpowder." Ying Zheng said seriously, but he still listened to his daughter's words.
"I obey your command."
The people of Mohism watched this scene with envy. Some people were also interested in this gunpowder. However, it was difficult to get the materials before, and this thing was dangerous, so the matter was temporarily shelved.
Zhao Qingrui took a look at the place where Gongshujia conducted the experiment, which was divided into several areas.
Compared with the Mohists, what they studied were basically weapons with greater lethality.
In addition to gunpowder, there are also various crossbows and siege vehicles, which can be used on the battlefield.
Ying Zheng was also looking at these things, and he became more and more satisfied with talents like Gongshu Jia.
Seeing that His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince were interested in these things, Gongshu Xue immediately introduced them to them.
"Very good, very good. Thank you for the effort from Gongshu family." Zhao Qingrui said with satisfaction.
"These are all our duties." Gongshu Xue said respectfully. She was grateful to Zhao Qingrui in her heart. Many of the things here were learned from Tiangong Kaiwu.
After touring the entire Gongshujia Palace, the father and daughter went to comfort the injured and the families of those who died in the gunpowder explosion while researching.
When I left Gongshu's house, the sun was already setting in the west.
Sitting in the car on the way back, Zhao Qingrui supported his head and looked at his father. He was holding a repeating crossbow in his hand and couldn't let it go. It was presented by Gongshu Yu.
"If a crossbow like this is made into a large siege crossbow, it will surely have astonishing destructive power. With these weapons, my Great Qin will have no worries about conquering those tribes." Ying Zheng said with emotion.
"That's true." Zhao Qingrui nodded in agreement.
In this era, apart from this ancient civilization, there are still many people who are still in the primitive stage.
"The Gongshu family has produced many talented people. These people are a force that cannot be ignored. Father, I think we can set up a department specifically for weapons research."
"Let them study it themselves. If we don't manage these people well, there will probably be big problems." Zhao Qingrui said seriously.
She knew too well the lethality of these things. If she couldn't control them, they might be a disaster for the Qin Dynasty.
"Your worries are not without reason." Ying Zheng put down the crossbow in his hand and his face became serious.
The power of gunpowder made him extremely terrified. It was unimaginable if these people were used by the remnants of the six kingdoms.
"These people who are researching weapons are under unified management. Daqin will provide them with everything they need. They just need to keep their research confidential." Zhao Qingrui touched his chin.
"We will discuss this matter at court tomorrow." After a pause, Ying Zheng said seriously.
"Well, this matter concerns the Great Qin, and it really requires consultation among all officials before making a decision."
"You should write a plan tonight so that you won't be unprepared when the time comes." Looking at his daughter, Ying Zheng said gently.
"Then let Zhang Liang write it. He also went to Gongshu's house." Zhao Qingrui threw this troublesome matter to Zhang Liang.
"That's fine." Ying Zheng didn't think it was a big deal.
"Alas, reopening the weapons research department will be another huge expense." When it comes to money, Ying Zheng began to feel pain again. He still wanted to fight the Huns, so how could he do it without money?
"Father, this is a necessary expense and cannot be saved." Zhao Qingrui rolled his eyes. His father was becoming more and more stingy.
"Of course I know this. I just feel the pain, but I didn't say I wouldn't approve it." Ying Zheng certainly knew that some money had to be paid.
"My father is stingy with money. I know where there are gold mines and a lot of silver." Zhao Qingrui touched his chin.
The only currency used in the Qin Dynasty was the Qin Banliang and gold; silver was not used.
Copper and gold are extremely useful. She would like to issue paper money, but unfortunately it is not realistic under the current circumstances.
The silver shell coins of the pre-Qin period and the silver cloth coins of the Chu State in the Spring and Autumn Period were already made of silver. The use of silver as the official currency began with the currency reform in the fourth year of Yuanshou during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han.
The Qin Dynasty used silver mainly for decoration.
Even if you don't use it as currency, but just use it to make jewelry, you can still make a lot of money.
"Where?" Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Qingrui with shining eyes.
"That's the place where Xu Fu was going to look for immortals. It was later called the Silver Kingdom. There are dozens of silver mines and several gold mines there." Zhao Qingrui said with a wicked smile.
"I remember you said it was on the island near Buyeo." Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly. He liked the globe very much and was very familiar with all the places on it.
"Yes, there are a lot of gold and silver mines on that island."
"Such a small island, the big ships of my Great Qin should be able to reach there now, right?" When Ying Zheng heard that there were large amounts of gold and silver mines, his heart began to beat rapidly.
"Father, calm down. We don't have strong enough sailing capabilities, nor do we have any sailing experience." Zhao Qingrui comforted him.
"Then you might as well not say it. I feel like I'm being scratched by a cat right now. I know where the treasure mountain is, but I can't go there." Ying Zheng looked at his daughter sadly.
The feeling of guarding a treasure mountain but not being able to get it is so painful.
"Okay, okay, when we have a large fleet, whether it is to seize Japan or occupy it, it all depends on your words, father." Give dad some ideas.
"The Dongyi are just a small group. I can destroy them with just a flick of my hand." Ying Zheng had already made up his mind that the Dongyi were not worthy of owning such a large amount of gold and silver mines.
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