Chapter 151: Unexpected Disaster
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The first cannon was successfully cast, and the atmosphere in the Machinery Department was as fiery as the coal burning in the furnace.
Every craftsman’s face was beaming with joy.
Over the past month, they had worked day and night, each losing over ten pounds, all to complete the task assigned by Prince Qi.
Now, all that remained was the test firing of the cannon. If successful, it would mean the Machinery Department had truly mastered the production technology of cannons.
“Your Highness, please let us test it. The craftsmen are eagerly waiting,” Chen Qi said, worried that Xiao Ming might not allow them to witness the test firing. To him, this was as unbearable as being shown a newborn baby without knowing whether it was ugly or beautiful.
“Yes, Your Highness, let us see it for ourselves!” The craftsmen in the Machinery Department pleaded, their eyes filled with anticipation for the cannon’s power.
Sweat and iron dust covered the craftsmen’s bodies, and a metallic scent mixed with sweat permeated the air in the Machinery Department.
With so many people urging him, Xiao Ming naturally couldn’t refuse. He had only been teasing Chen Qi earlier.
The cannon’s testing required the participation of these craftsmen—only then could problems be identified and corrected in time.
“Fine, but we can’t do it today. We need a suitable testing site, and transporting the cannon is also an issue—it’s extremely heavy. Not to mention, we still need cannonballs.”
When he mentioned cannonballs, Xiao Ming’s tone grew heavier.