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Chapter 133 Supernatural Steelmaking and Gun Making
What Wang Chao found somewhat regrettable was that, in his mind, direct steelmaking in later generations would require the use of converters, which would have been difficult to achieve in ancient society.

As for the specifics, Wang Chao had no idea. After all, he was just an ordinary person and had not learned the relevant knowledge.

Therefore, the dynasty only allowed Zhou Tie and his son to study it, just to give it a try.

Even if steel cannot be produced directly, improving iron smelting efficiency is still beneficial.

Now, judging from Zhou Tie's words, it seems that he has directly mastered the basics, which is quite surprising and unexpected for Wang Chao.

As Zhou Tie recounted the story, Wang Chao gradually came to understand the ins and outs of the matter.

Just a few days ago, when Zhou Yan and his son Zhou Tie were discussing something, Zhou Tie's son, Zhou Jie, suddenly chimed in.

"Grandpa, don't you possess supernatural powers and magic? Why aren't you using them?"

Upon hearing this, the father and son were both stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what was happening, exchanged a glance, and both showed surprise and delight.

Yes, they clearly possess supernatural powers and magic, so why do they insist on being confined to traditional crafts?

Zhou Jie's words opened up entirely new avenues of thought for them.

Immediately, the father and son, following the meditation method passed down from the dynasty, separated their consciousness and entered the spiritual space under the protection of their celestial status.

Begin within it, feel the supernatural stars in the ocean of spiritual energy, and search for suitable supernatural powers.

Since supernatural powers and celestial status were integrated with external spiritual energy and national fortune, evolving into a spiritual space, the dynasty has gradually loosened its restrictions.

Ordinary people still find it difficult to glimpse the spiritual realm, but the Salvation Army, which has already attained divine status, and officials at all levels are already able to enter the spiritual realm.

Furthermore, if their soul consciousness strength and cultivation level improve, they can truly cultivate their own supernatural powers, instead of just relying on their heavenly status to perform them.

Of course, as of now, no one has been able to reach that level.

That would require at least the cultivation level of a supernatural being.

Even Wang Dahu and the others, who obtained the Heavenly Status from the very beginning, are only at the late stage of Qi Refining at this time, and are still some distance away from the Divine Power Realm.

Zhou Yan and his son Zhou Tie, naturally, did not reach the level of supernatural powers either.

However, they don't necessarily have to learn and cultivate themselves to enter the spiritual realm and find suitable supernatural powers, do they?
They had also heard that different celestial ranks possessed different supernatural powers, and they could choose the appropriate supernatural power and then seek the help of Chief of Staff Wang Sanshun, or even the leader Wang Chao.

After entering the spiritual space, they actually found many suitable supernatural abilities among the supernatural stars in the sea of ​​spiritual power.

It should be noted that when the supernatural powers were being fused, the dynasty incorporated all the seventy-two earthly techniques he knew into his spiritual power.

Those with sufficiently high rank can even select different supernatural abilities, in addition to the basic ones, to imprint on their celestial rank.

In the process of searching for a suitable supernatural power, Zhou Tie's son, Zhou Jie, also provided them with many ideas.

Upon hearing this, Wang Chao couldn't help but think to himself, "It seems that Zhou Tie's son, Zhou Jie, has quite a bit of talent in this area. Could we cultivate him in this direction?"
Moreover, children are the most spiritual beings, and their ideas are boundless.

So, with so many primary schools and so many children in the territory of the People's Salvation Army, could he make use of them?
Of course, since they were all children, the dynasty would never allow them to master supernatural powers.

Without a sense of proportion, they are bound to cause some major trouble.

However, could he choose some supernatural powers that don't have much destructive power, and then weaken them again?
Then let those students and children learn, and perhaps many wonderful ideas and applications will emerge?

However, these things cannot be accomplished in a short period of time.

Therefore, Wang Chao simply kept this idea to himself and then continued listening to Zhou Tie's story.

For example, the ability to summon wind and the ability to breathe fire can increase the temperature of a blast furnace;
The abilities include spraying and fingering, which can change the shape and properties of objects; the ability to transform matter, such as the yellow and white ability that can transform objects into gold and silver; the ability to increase the defensive power of clothing; and the ability to restrict qi.
Could it be used to strengthen the blast furnace?
The ability to summon wind, combined with the ability to control the wind, allows one to make the wind and air flow according to one's own will.

Could he then use his ability to see through objects to directly observe the molten iron inside the blast furnace?

Then, by manipulating the air inside the blast furnace and making it stir the molten iron according to your own ideas, can you achieve the effect of a converter?

Furthermore, is molten iron considered water? Can it be stirred up using water manipulation techniques?
As for the fact that the supernatural powers are not strong enough, can't we just bring two more people?
And steel, isn't it just a difference in the carbon-iron ratio?
Since the Spray Transformation Divine Power, Finger Transformation Divine Power, and Yellow-White Divine Power can all change the shape and properties of objects and transform materials, can't they also adjust the carbon-iron ratio?

Moreover, it's even simpler.

If they were to directly transform matter using supernatural powers, it would be impossible for them, with their first or second level of supernatural abilities, to maintain the transformation for a long time.

Even dynasties at the level of supernatural powers cannot maintain their rule for long.

Taking the Yellow and White Divine Power as an example, the dynasty could indeed turn other items into gold or silver.

However, this period lasts for a maximum of one month, after which they will revert to their original state.

However, Zhou Tie and his group did not directly convert matter, but rather used similar properties to adjust the carbon-iron ratio by sensing the target when using their supernatural powers.

Therefore, steel produced in this way is real steel.

Upon hearing this, Wang Chao was both delighted and amazed, realizing the boundless wisdom of the common people.

Even the dynasty hadn't thought of this, but Zhou Yan and his son Zhou Tie, with Zhou Jie's reminder, used a combination of supernatural abilities to achieve the effects of later technology.

However, later technologies required machines, while they needed human labor.

Yeah, he's become a bit useless.

However, after Zhou Tie's reminder, Wang Chao also came up with some solutions.

For example, could he use the power of supernatural abilities to merge and guide the supernatural abilities of array formations to form special array items?
Or is it possible to gather the energy of heaven and earth through array formation techniques, and use it as the energy source for array formation techniques and their activation and operation?
If it can be accomplished, it can completely replace human labor and achieve efficiency comparable to later technologies.

If we start from this point, perhaps in less than a hundred years, they will be able to reach or even surpass the level of development of later generations in many aspects.

Thinking of this, Wang Chao couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Even after being here for so long, he still misses his previous life.

However, that would require further evolution of the array-setting technique, and even the development of basic runes for that technique, before he could achieve what he envisioned.

However, this is a simplified application of supernatural powers, and it can be evolved along with the spells that elementary school students need to learn.

While he was thinking about this, Wang Chao had already arrived at the Weapons Manufacturing Department with Zhou Tie.

The moment Wang Chao entered the Weapons Manufacturing Department, he was hit by a wave of heat. The first thing that caught his eye was two huge blast furnaces.

Naturally, these two large blast furnaces were iron smelting furnaces and steelmaking furnaces.

Even without supernatural powers, the dynasty could clearly see the molten iron and steel flowing within.

Who could blame them when both blast furnaces are filled with mysterious supernatural powers?

The flow of supernatural power inevitably involves the participation of spiritual energy.

As the source and master of spiritual power, the dynasty could naturally sense the situation where spiritual power was located.

As Zhou Tie eloquently recounted his application of supernatural powers, the principles of iron and steel smelting, and so on, Wang Chao couldn't help but marvel.

It should be understood that most of the advanced technologies of the ancients were similar to the accumulation of experience, and many did not involve deep-seated principles.

Zhou Tie was able to explain the underlying principles, not because Wang Chao had told him.

After all, even the dynasty itself was confused; how could it explain it to others?

Therefore, it was Zhou Tie himself who, through studying the application of finger transformation and the Yellow-White Divine Power, experienced the process of material transformation and gradually came to understand and comprehend it.

However, as Zhou Tie comprehends these principles, they will gradually imprint the corresponding heavenly status of the spiritual space.

When that time comes, others who enter the spiritual space will also be able to learn this knowledge.

Even if they achieve mastery and the dynasty loosens its restrictions, they may be able to solidify their corresponding celestial status through it.

We had barely arrived near the blast furnace when someone started shouting.

"Water is coming out! Water is coming out!"

Yes, the molten steel flowed gurglingly, reflecting a crimson glow all around.

Then, the molten steel, glowing red, enters the corresponding mold for casting.

The dynasty was naturally overjoyed at these things and turned to Zhou Tie to ask him questions.

How strong is steel today?

"Can you make the guns and cannons I mentioned?"

As a modern time traveler, the first thing he thought of after embarking on the path of rebellion was naturally the various guns and cannons of the future.

After occupying Lintao and Gongchang prefectures, the dynasty began to recruit people skilled in making guns and cannons.

They also manufactured muskets and cannons, but they were all cast in bronze, and even the best ones did not reach the level of the Hongyi cannons.

As for the muskets, they were no different from ordinary muskets and were not very useful to the current militia. A volley of powerful arrows was far more effective than the current muskets.

That is why, even after these battles, they still managed to capture a considerable number of muskets and cannons.

However, the militia still did not have these equipment.

The dynasty also discussed concepts such as flintlock muskets, breech-loading guns, breech-loading cannons, and even different firing mechanisms.

After research by craftsmen, some finished products were produced, but the success rate and results were not ideal.

It's mainly due to the material.

For example, the spring in the actuation device cannot be made of ordinary copper or iron.

Now that we can adjust the strength of steel through supernatural powers, can we make guns and cannons from it?

"Yes, yes, absolutely."

Zhou Tie nodded excitedly.

"And with the aid of supernatural powers, some finished products have already been made."

"Oh~?"

Wang Chao's eyes lit up without him noticing.

"Quick, let me see it!"

"Okay, Chief!"

Zhou Tie nodded, then instructed a young man beside him:
"Xiao Li, go and bring me the newly manufactured experimental No. 7."

"Yes!"

"Experimental Type 7?"

Wang Chao's eyes flashed.

Clearly, the concept of an experimental type of something, and similar concepts, also originated from the dynasty.

The experimental No. 7 is clearly the seventh-generation product that has undergone numerous experiments and improvements.

Before long, Xiao Li came running over with a rifle.

That's right, it's a rifle.

Upon seeing this, Wang Chao's eyes lit up again.

Wang Chao took it and examined it carefully, finding that it was not much different from those of later generations.

Wang Chao pulled back the bolt with a clatter, raised his gun, and took aim.

Yeah, that feels really good!

(End of this chapter)