Compared to powdered black powder, granulated gunpowder has better flowability and is easier to fill, while also having an appropriate and definite filling density. This prevents parallel layer combustion and ejection caused by over-compaction, while also avoiding weak or duds due to over-filling.
When granulated black powder is detonated, flames pass through the gaps between the powder particles, igniting all the powder simultaneously and thus increasing the explosive power.
Although there is no granulation, explosives and guns will still be present, but their lethality will be reduced.
The increased power of granulated gunpowder means a reduction in gunpowder consumption for the same power, which further lowers the operating cost of firearms. Furthermore, granulated gunpowder is better resistant to moisture.
This is far superior to powdered gunpowder. After all, in order to ensure the proper use of gunpowder, many firearms in the Ming Dynasty would carry saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal powder separately and then mix them into gunpowder just before going into battle.
This is because during the bumpy transport of powdered gunpowder, sulfur powder, charcoal powder, and saltpeter powder of different weights will separate from each other. The densest saltpeter powder will be at the bottom of the gunpowder barrel, while the lightest charcoal powder will be on the surface. This will inevitably reduce the power of the gunpowder, or even make it impossible to ignite!
Granulated gunpowder could greatly assist armies in dealing with unexpected encounters, bad weather, and other situations that previously limited the use of firearms. This would indeed save a lot of trouble.
Zhu Yunying laughed heartily. This time, the granulation of gunpowder didn't mean that a trend had emerged. Rather, the Ministry of Works of the Ming Dynasty, combining the experience of predecessors, its own exploration, and feedback from the army, had initially obtained a relatively complete process and could begin small-scale production of granulated gunpowder.
This is even better news for Zhu Yunying, as he can now consider upgrading the Shenji Battalion.
"Remember to inform Shuangquan tomorrow so that he can invite the Emperor Emeritus to the Wuying Hall after court." Zhu Yunying was in a good mood and said to Wang Chengen, "Let's see if it's time for court soon. Have someone bring over some food and a pot of wine."
Drinking to work is obviously not a good idea. But under these circumstances, Zhu Yunying decided to have a big drink.
Wang Chengen beamed. He knew the emperor wouldn't just drink; he'd have him eat and drink in the Fengtian Hall, and Wang Chengen would be there to prepare immediately. If anyone dared to say anything, he'd have his Eastern Depot agents investigate and gather dirt on them.
After relaying the message, Wang Chengen said, "Your Majesty, Her Majesty the Empress has also woken up. Shall I invite Her Majesty over?"
Zhu Yunying glanced at Wang Chengen and said with a smile, "You're the one who understands us best! Send someone to check if the Empress is still awake, and have her come over and have a drink with us."
Wang Chengen hurriedly left the palace, smiling and nodding to Xu Miaoqing's personal maid. Even if the Empress was asleep, let alone not asleep, she would come immediately, and certainly without any complaints.
The lady-in-waiting was also very happy. The Empress's status was naturally high, but everyone knew that His Majesty the Emperor held absolute power. Even the Empress often had to please His Majesty the Emperor, especially now that there was a second prince in the palace.
Wang Chengen immediately sent a young eunuch with him to tell the female official some things. Since the goal was to curry favor, it needed to be done thoroughly so that the Empress would be pleased.
When it comes to serving or pleasing others, Wang Chengen is practically a professional. Sometimes she does things subtly, and other times she deliberately makes her intentions obvious. But this doesn't make her unlikeable; instead, it makes people feel that Wang Chengen is a very considerate servant.
Zhu Yunying looked at Jiang Huan and said with a smile, "Our Eastern Depot is really not up to the task of being run by that dog of a lackey, Wang Chengen. We have seen what you have done over the years. Without you, the Eastern Depot would not be able to rise or accomplish anything. Wang Chengen, bestow upon Jiang Huan a bullfighting robe."
Jiang Huan immediately knelt down, extremely excited, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness!"
Jiang Huan would be happy if he wore the flying fish robe, as it suited his status. But the bullfighting robe, Jiang Huan felt, represented the highest honor, a sign of the emperor's favor!
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