Chapter 1452
Siege, Uniting the Power of Craftsmen [2]
Chapter 1452 Siege, Uniting the Power of Craftsmen [2]
After the announcement, everyone returned to their positions and, by the light of the campfire, stone lanterns, and lanterns, began crafting tools inside the house according to the blueprints given by Qin Xiaomi.
Or outside, with crackling and booming sounds, they test the effectiveness of the new components.
Uncle Qin, the foreman (general laborer), ran around here and there, organizing the latest parts and the latest problems, making trip after trip to the third sentry post.
"Female Soldier Commander, a new problem. Take this to my wife and have her pass it on to Xiaomi." Uncle Qin added, "It would be best if my mother and wife came over. Tell them I have something important to discuss with them!"
Tiger Girl from Shan Ying's team is in charge of this sentry post, and she is currently the female soldier's captain... After discussion by Ye Wang, General Chu, and Deputy General Lang, she was temporarily appointed, but now she is the female soldier's captain and is to act in accordance with military regulations, Mu Shan camp regulations, and weapon manufacturing regulations.
After checking Uncle Qin himself and his token, and inspecting the items he needed to pass through the sentry post, he went to report the news.
Half an hour later, Grandma Qin and Aunt Qin arrived, followed by a group of female guards and the assassins given to them by Madam Guan.
"Second son, what's wrong? Tell me quickly!" Grandma Qin asked from afar, her voice loud and strong, not weak like someone who had just woken up from a faint.
Uncle Qin was half relieved: "Mother, it's good that you're alright!"
"Here, the answers to Xiaomi's questions are all in the box. Take it and let the craftsmen test it to see if it can make the object even more powerful." Aunt Qin handed a box to Tiger Girl, who inspected it before handing it to Uncle Qin.
The places where official documents of the dynasty are manufactured have far stricter rules to prevent leaks than to prevent plagues.
“No problem… Female soldier, please take notes… Okay, here you go, sign and put your fingerprint here.” Tiger Girl said to Uncle Qin.
Uncle Qin stretched out his arm across the barricade, signed and pressed his fingerprint on the "Detailed List of People and Goods Entering and Leaving the Third Post of Mushan" before taking the box and beckoning to Aunt Qin.
Aunt Qin: "Stop waving. We need to maintain a three-meter distance to prevent the spread of the plague. If you have something to say, just shout it out loud."
Haha, even Uncle Qin couldn't help but laugh at what they were saying... Defend against the plague and isolate yourselves? How many times have they already run out?
"How's Xiaomi doing? Has it done anything unusual? Like throwing a tantrum, smashing things, or talking nonsense?" Uncle Qin asked.
Grandma Qin scolded her: "What nonsense are you talking about? Did you, my second uncle, ruin Xiaomi's good reputation? If you weren't such a rascal, if you had the refined manners of a scholar, my Xiaomi would definitely have grown into a virtuous young lady who never shows her teeth when she smiles and walks with her jewelry tinkling softly..."
"Hahaha, Mother, you can be quite ruthless when you talk in your sleep!" Uncle Qin almost slapped his thigh and laughed: "Even if your eldest granddaughter were raised by Madam Guan before she was even a month old, she would never become a virtuous girl. At most, she wouldn't hit people herself, but would just order the servants to do it!"
Uh, Grandma Qin choked... Just like Grandpa Qin hoped that Jiang Dalang would pass the imperial examination and become a civil official, but in reality he joined the army to fight the enemy, the old lady was disappointed, regretful, conflicted, and quite proud.
In short, after a mix of emotions, Grandma Qin glared at Uncle Qin and said, "Xiao Mi is quite calm. She has been working to make weapons for the country to fight the enemy and has not done anything unusual!"
She then warned Uncle Qin, "If you dare to utter a single word of nonsense outside, I'll break your legs!"
"Really?" Uncle Qin couldn't believe it at all. The way she scolded Dalang on the East City Tower was no different from any other crazy person he had ever seen.
"How could it be fake? Are you alright? If you called this old woman here just to suspect your own niece, then I'm severing ties with you right now. You're no longer my son, and you're no longer Xiaomi's uncle!" The old lady was truly angry.
"It's our Xiaomi! We've raised her since she was born. She didn't go missing or get switched during the famine. She was just blessed by God and learned some things that benefit the country and the people. She had a little conflict with Dalang, so why do you suspect her? What makes you think that?!" Grandma Qin became more and more agitated as she spoke, and finally couldn't help but cry. "The experts in our hometown and the old doctor Xun have both said that it's our Xiaomi."
The local charlatan: Thanks for the invitation, but I died in the earthquake back home. Don't even think about coming to me to confront me and get your money back!
"Grandma, don't be sad. We all believe in Xiaomi. Anyone who doesn't is just looking for trouble, they're our common enemy!" Aunt Qin hugged Grandma Qin, comforting her, and then glared angrily at Uncle Qin, her eyes fierce. Uncle Qin quickly bowed and admitted his mistake: "Mother, I was wrong. I didn't doubt Xiaomi, I was just worried that she would sulk if she had a fight with Dalang... Sharp weapons are too dangerous, they have to be made calmly, otherwise, what if they break while being thrown around?"
Uncle Qin dared not continue the topic and hurriedly waved to the back, "Quickly bring the delicious food my sister sent!"
The guards protecting the men of the Qin family carried a load forward and handed it to the female soldiers of Tiger Girl for inspection.
"Meat rice, steamed buns, soup, pickles, stews in earthenware pots... This basket contains medicine for nourishing the body and stopping bleeding. Oh, and there's a rattle drum too." After Tiger Girl and the female soldiers checked everything one by one, they tested it with the medicine to check for any adverse reactions. Once everything was confirmed to be safe, they registered the items and transported them to the third sentry post.
Grandma Qin cried for a while, and after she calmed down, she felt much better. Then she complained to her aunt, "Wuyuan is busy receiving pregnant women, new mothers, and babies under one year old. Why is she still bothering to send things to us? She really doesn't take care of herself."
After the enemy released poisonous vesicles to poison the city, the King of Ye and Lord Yan discussed bringing pregnant women and one-year-old babies from poor families into Wuyuan Garden to shelter them from the war.
Although this task was handled by Madam Yan, Madam Fei, and other officials' wives, it was, after all, a move to Wu Garden, and Qin Xiaogu had to be informed, thus giving her an extra task.
Meanwhile, Chai Panniang and her son, as well as the women from Baofu County and Linshan County who gave birth on the road, were able to stay in Wuyuan.
"Don't worry, Mother-in-law. Madam Sun and Granny Chen are here to help your sister-in-law," Aunt Qin comforted her.
Uncle Qin retorted, "If you're worried about your little sister, then go back to Wuyuan Garden. Don't stay in Mushan; you can't be of any help there."
Grandma Qin yelled back, "How can I not help? Xiaomi said that she eats much more when I'm with her. Xiaomi loves my cooking!"
Upon learning that Jiang Dalang had been captured and might have contracted the plague, Grandma Qin decided to visit him with Grandpa Qin.
Upon seeing her, they encountered Qin Xiaomi angrily scolding Jiang Dalang. Qin's grandmother was worried about her granddaughter and thought that since they had already come out, even if they returned to Wuyuan, they would have to be quarantined for three days, so she simply came to accompany Qin Xiaomi.
"Xiao Mi's mother passed away early. I've been there for Xiao Mi through all the hardships she's faced since she was little, and I'll be there for her this time too!"
Uncle Qin dared not argue any further and quickly nodded, "Yes, yes, I'll keep you company. As long as you're comfortable and happy."
Ring ring ring!
"Second Master Qin, have you gotten the answers to the questions yet? The craftsmen are anxious for them!" A voice called from behind; it was Deputy Craftsman Min who had come to urge them.
"Got it, let's go back now!" Uncle Qin shouted back, then gave Grandma Qin and Aunt Qin a series of instructions: "Take care of yourselves, just tell someone to do any work you need. The same goes for Xiao Mi, don't go playing with gunpowder by yourself, it's very dangerous!"
Even if the bomb doesn't blow her away, the gunpowder is still poisonous.
The female doctors who work on the core process of converting pharmaceutical nitrates into military nitrates need to take antidote decoctions both internally and externally, so it's best for Xiaomi to avoid contact with them.
"Okay, we understand. You should go back quickly, don't keep the craftsmen waiting!" Grandma Qin said.
Aunt Qin had already instructed the female guards to carry loads and help Grandma Qin as they hurried towards the deepest part of Mushan Mountain.
"Gu Rongniang, you're so heartless! You didn't even turn around to look at me." Uncle Qin was a little hurt, but no one cared.