Bright Sword: Starting from the Improved Grenade

Outside the arsenal, next to two short iron smelting furnaces, a blast furnace more than one person tall was completely completed under the guidance of Zhao Tianyang.

"Is this thing really useful?"

Master blacksmith Chang San touched his chin and looked at the iron smelting furnace in front of him with suspicion. It looked like an earthen kiln.

The two apprentices standing by also looked skeptical, but they did not dare to express it.

"Whether it works or not, you'll know if you try it."

Zhao Tianyang looked confident, although the emergence of the traditional blast furnace could be said to be born at the wrong time.

In that absurd era, many people had no food to eat, but it must be said that the traditional blast furnace is like a magical artifact today.

"Then give it a try, Xiao Zhao, Xiao Li is starting work."

Chang San nodded, and started heating the blast furnace with two apprentices, and then threw the rails brought back by Li Yunlong and his team into it to melt them into molten iron again.

"Director, the sulfuric acid plant has been built. Do you want to go and have a look?"

Just as Zhao Tianyang was waiting for the blast furnace to heat up, Li Yun came over from the mountains nearby.

"Row."

Zhao Tianyang glanced at the blast furnace, estimated the time, told Chang San to keep an eye on the blast furnace, and then followed Li Yuncai up the mountain.

Because the production of sulfuric acid is not only dangerous but also easily pollutes the environment, Zhao Tianyang found a valley in the mountains and built a new sulfuric acid plant there specifically for the production of sulfuric acid.

After more than ten minutes of trekking, Zhao Tianyang successfully arrived at a valley where a newly built sulfuric acid plant stood.

"According to your request, Director, we have tried our best to use masonry structure for this sulfuric acid plant. For this purpose, we have even built a small brick and tile factory nearby for the construction of the factory."

Li Yuncai led the way and introduced Zhao Tianyang.

“At the same time, we also dug a special well to supply the factory.”

"Very good. Is there a place to store the three wastes produced after sulfuric acid production?"

The three wastes of sulfuric acid are waste residue, waste liquid and waste gas.

The direct discharge of these three things will cause serious pollution to the environment. Over time, everyone living here will suffer from terminal illnesses.

But if these three things are handled properly, they can be turned into treasures.

"Yes, we have prepared three large pottery jars connected to the acid-making equipment. The waste generated will be stored in the three pottery jars."

Li Yuncai pointed to three unusually conspicuous large pottery jars in the factory and said.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tianyang came to the acid-producing equipment and took a closer look. He found that the interfaces were tightly sealed with asbestos rope and asphalt. Then he nodded with satisfaction.

"Safety is the most important thing in sulfuric acid production. If the process is not up to standard, we can improve it, but if there is a safety problem, it will be too late to regret."

"Don't worry, Director. I know."

"It's best to know."

Zhao Tianyang looked at Li Yuncai, who seemed to agree but acted very nonchalant, and sighed in his heart.

It seems that people who have not experienced it will never know how dangerous chemicals are.

"Okay, now that everything is ready, let's start the first refining."

Looking at the pottery room and the sulfur furnace in front of him, Zhao Tianyang said expectantly.

"I'm going to call someone now."

Because the construction of the factory had just been completed, the workers were now resting in a thatched hut built nearby, so Li Yun had to go and call them.

"Why didn't you bring protective gear?"

Looking at the several workers who were called over, Zhao Tianyang's face suddenly became gloomy.

"this........"

Li Yun was stunned for a moment, and immediately remembered the "Chemical Safety Operation Standards" that Zhao Tianyang repeatedly emphasized.

"Director, don't blame the deputy director. We were all a little tired after just completing the construction of the factory, so we forgot about it."

A master blacksmith spoke up to defend Li Yuncai.

Hearing this, Zhao Tianyang narrowed his eyes and looked at the people present: a master blacksmith, a master carpenter, and six apprentices. These were all the workers in the sulfuric acid plant.

"Yes, you work very hard, but are the protective gear for protecting me? Do you regret it only after something happens?"

"Director, we know we were wrong."

"Yes, Director, we will strictly abide by the chemical safety operation regulations in the future."

Under the leadership of the two master chefs, everyone simply admitted their mistakes. Even if they disagreed in their hearts, they had no intention of making excuses.

Wu He worked in the arsenal, and in addition to having food and accommodation provided, he was also a key focus personnel of the new regiment.

They receive the best treatment and their families will receive special protection from the Eighth Route Army.

If they were kicked out of the New 1st Regiment because they angered Zhao Tianyang, not only would their families not forgive them, but they themselves would not forgive themselves either.

"Oh... I hope there won't be a next time."

Zhao Tianyang sighed. What else could he do? He could only forgive them.

After all, these people are not professionals and do not understand the dangers involved. Even the production of sulfuric acid has to be taught by Zhao Tianyang. It is already very good that they can achieve this level.

"Don't worry, Director. We will never make the same mistake again."

Everyone patted their chests and made the promise.

"Okay, let's change into protective clothing."

"Oh, oh, okay."

After several workers returned to the thatched hut to change into protective clothing, Zhao Tianyang looked at Li Yuncai standing aside.

"Uncle Li, you are older than me, so I shouldn't say that, but safety regulations sometimes represent a life or a family."

"Our production of sulfuric acid is accompanied by toxic gases and corrosive liquids. If we are not careful, it can easily cost lives."

"I hope you can put aside your brotherly loyalty and treat chemical safety operating regulations with the attitude of a soldier who takes obeying orders as his first duty."

Seeing Zhao Tianyang's seriousness, Li Yuncai had to solemnly promise: "Director, I can issue a military order. This is the first and last time."

"No need to be so serious, just be careful next time."

Li Yun is an old Red Army soldier. As long as he realizes the seriousness of the matter, even if he himself does not fully understand it, he will strictly abide by what should be strictly abided by.

So Zhao Tianyang also slowed down his tone at this time.

"Director, we have changed."

At this time, several workers who had just left came in wearing rubber protective suits and chemical safety glasses.

"Then let's get started. Don't be nervous and just follow our drill."

With that, Zhao Tianyang took Li Yuncai and retreated to the factory gate. Protective clothing was very precious, and Li Yunlong tried his best to get seven or eight sets.

Those who are not involved in the production should just watch from afar.

"let's start."

The leading blacksmith took a deep breath and led everyone to the sulfur furnace.